Best 9 Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake Recipes

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Are you tired of boring, run-of-the-mill sheet cakes? Do you long for a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Well, look no further, because the chocolate buttermilk sheet cake is here to save the day! This delectable treat combines the richness of chocolate with the tanginess of buttermilk, creating a symphony of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and even fourths. So, if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you speechless, then let's dive into the world of chocolate buttermilk sheet cake.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE RECIPE



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Easy one bowl Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake recipe. Fudgy buttermilk frosting on top! Perfect for a crowd, or freeze for later.

Provided by aimee @ shugarysweets

Categories     Cake

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Ghirardelli)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup sprinkles, optional, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray half sheet pan (size approximately 18x13-inches, I use this one from Amazon) with baking spray. Set aside.
  • For the cake, in a large bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until blended.
  • Add in the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and hot water. Whisk together until fully combined. Pour into prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.
  • While cake is cooling, prepare chocolate icing. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, buttermilk, and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat as soon as it boils.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and add in the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour over cake (it's okay if the cake isn't completely cooled). Add sprinkles.
  • Cool completely and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 26 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 261 milligrams sodium, Sugar 36 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

TEXAS SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK FROSTING



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This recipe for a classic Texas sheet cake has a chocolate buttermilk frosting with optional pecans. It's easy and perfect for a crowd.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cakes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Cake:
2 cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup buttermilk, or as needed
1 pound (about 3 1/2 cups) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional : 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 10 x 15-inch rimmed baking sheet ( jelly roll pan ); set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder, and water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat chocolate mixture into dry mixture until thoroughly blended. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and buttermilk. Blend well and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar and add to cocoa and buttermilk mixture along with vanilla. Beat until smooth, adding more buttermilk or confectioners' sugar, as needed.
  • If desired, stir coarsely chopped pecans into warm frosting.
  • Pour warm chocolate frosting over warm cake, spreading evenly. Top frosted cake with chopped pecans, if desired.
  • Place cake in pan on a wire rack; cool thoroughly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 33 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 1 cake (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 sticks butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
1 3/4 sticks butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir together and set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Mix with a fork and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the cocoa. Whisk together to combine. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. When the butter is melted, pour the boiling water in the pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat. Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to cool the chocolate, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth, then pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (or rimmed baking sheet) and bake for 20 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cocoa powder and stir until smooth. Add the milk, vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir together. Dump in the pecans and stir until well combined.
  • Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, pour the warm icing over the top. You'll want to avoid doing much spreading, so try to distribute it evenly as you pour.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE



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One of the best chocolate cake recipes I've ever had. A must for chocolate lovers!

Provided by Sandy Moore

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup water
2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Grease three 9 inch cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small pan over low heat, combine 1cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup water. Stir until chocolate chips have melted, and mixture is smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Sift together flour, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Add vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend until smooth. Divide batter into three 9 inch pans, and smooth tops.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 to 15 minutes, then invert on wire racks; turn right side up to cool completely.
  • Place 1 cake layer upside down on cake platter. Spread with 1/2 inch layer chocolate whipped cream. Repeat with another cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost with remaining cream.
  • To Make Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting: In small saucepan over low heat stir 1 cup chocolate chips, honey, 2 tablespoons water and 1/8 teaspoon salt until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; cool completely. In medium bowl beat cream until it holds its shape. Gradually fold about 3 large tablespoons cream into chocolate mixture, then fold chocolate mixture into remaining whipped cream until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 132.2 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

DENVER CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Since the 1950s, when the Junior League first started publishing cookbooks to raise money for charity, it has sold hundred of millions of copies. This recipe came to The New York Times in 2003 from the Denver chapter: a basic chocolate sheet-cake of tremendous moistness that's very easy to make. It is meant to have a very mild, milk chocolate flavor, but if you prefer a bit more depth, double or even triple the cocoa in the cake and frosting.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     cakes, dessert, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 tablespoons unsalted butter in 16 pieces (plus 1 tablespoon softened butter for greasing pan)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more for pan)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons unsalted butter in 8 pieces
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • For cake: Place oven rack in middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch sheet pan. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, and whisk well.
  • Combine butter, cocoa and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk frequently until butter has melted and mixture is smooth, glossy and bubbling around edges. Remove from heat.
  • Fold cocoa mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until combined. Turn batter into prepared pan and bake until cake has risen, shrunken slightly from edges, and tests clean with a toothpick, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool completely on a rack.
  • For frosting: Combine butter, cocoa and buttermilk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk frequently until butter has melted and mixture is smooth and bubbling around edges. Remove from heat and transfer to a standing mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • With machine on low speed, add vanilla, salt, sugar and nuts, and mix until smooth. (Ingredients may also be whisked into cocoa mixture by hand; if so, sugar should be sifted first.) Pour warm frosting over top of cake, and smooth with a spatula. Allow frosting to become firm before slicing cake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 61 grams, TransFat 1 gram

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This is hands-down my all-time favorite cake! I fell in love making it after my grandmother shared the recipe with me. This cake is super quick, easy, and fun to make! Definitely recommend this for first time bakers and anyone else who would love to take a bite out of a delicious chocolate Texas sheet cake.

Provided by Bekah Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup salted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder for cake in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture to the flour mixture, then add buttermilk-egg mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract for the frosting in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts, then stir in powdered sugar. Spread frosting over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for my son's 11th birthday party last fall. The children were full after eating pizza, veggies and dip, etc. - but each of them asked for seconds! -Dianne Medwid, Dauphin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10-x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Spread over hot cake; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE-BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE



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Provided by Mary Charlotte McCall

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Winter     Bon Appétit     Florida     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pound powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet. Whisk 1 cup water, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Whisk in sugar, flour, salt, then buttermilk and eggs. Spread batter in prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle batter with semisweet chocolate chips. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake in pan to rack.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 cup margarine in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar, whole milk, remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool cake completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Cut into 24 pieces.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SHEATH CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Buttermilk Sheath Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ROBIN PENA

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Mix flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
  • In saucepan mix water, cocoa, salt, and butter.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour over flour and sugar.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, and vanilla.
  • Mix until blended.
  • Pour into large greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 375° oven for 20 minutes.
  • For icing: While cake is cooking bring butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Remove from heat; add sugar& vanilla.
  • Spread on HOT out of the oven cake.

Tips:

  • To ensure a rich and moist crumb, use high-quality cocoa powder. Opt for natural unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a bolder flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a measuring cup and then filling it with milk to the 1 cup mark. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a tender and airy cake. Make sure to beat them for at least 2 minutes on high speed.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. This will help prevent overmixing and ensure an even batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will dry out the cake.

Conclusion:

With its irresistible chocolatey flavor, moist crumb, and rich buttermilk tang, this chocolate buttermilk sheet cake is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a sweet treat at home, this cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Its classic combination of chocolate and buttermilk creates a unique and unforgettable taste that will leave you craving more. So why wait? Try out this recipe today and indulge in a slice of pure chocolatey heaven!

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