Best 11 Chocolate Sheet Cake I Recipes

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Calling all chocolate enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we explore the world of chocolate sheet cakes. This rich, indulgent, and versatile cake is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for special occasions, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With its combination of moist chocolate sponge, luscious frosting, and endless decoration possibilities, the chocolate sheet cake reigns supreme in the realm of desserts. Whether you prefer a classic recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique flavor combinations, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate chocolate sheet cake experience.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE. EVER.



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This chocolate sheet cake is the size of Texas, moist beyond imagination, super rich, and chocolatey. All you need are basic ingredients.

Categories     Valentine's Day     baking     comfort food     dessert     main dish     snack

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. (heaping) cocoa powder
2 sticks butter
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 whole beaten eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 3/4 sticks butter
4 tbsp. (heaping) cocoa powder
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. (minus 1/2 cup) powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together. Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
  • In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you've just made the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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My favourite Chocolate Sheet Cake from scratch. Made without buttermilk and super easy to make, you will never need another chocolate cake recipe.

Provided by atasteofmadness

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup salted butter, (softened)
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk (of choice)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla, and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Slowly mix in the boiling water. The batter will be very watery, and that is okay!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, cream together all of the frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost the cake once it is cool.

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 SHEET CAKE I



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Good old fashioned chocolate cake with homemade chocolate frosting. A family favorite for many many years.

Provided by KIMLAMB9999

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine
½ cup shortening
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup margarine, shortening, 1/4 cup cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Pour the liquid mixture over the flour, sugar mixture; stir well. Blend in eggs and buttermilk.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool 10 minutes, then frost while still warm.
  • To make the Frosting: In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup margarine, milk and 1/4 cup cocoa. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Mix in confectioners' sugar. Pour over warm cake

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.8 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 73.1 g

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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My mother adapted this family pleaser from a recipe for vanilla cake that was in a church cookbook. The cake is so flavorful, it wouldn't need frosting-but I always feel you can never have enough chocolate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 43m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
FROSTING:
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate until combined., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, bring cocoa and milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake and spread quickly. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

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.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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This is by far the best chocolate cake ever. This has to be the EASIEST SCRATCH cake recipe I have ever made. And, it is so moist and chocolately. My mom makes this cake all the time for almost every occassion (by request usually). Try it, you'll love it. Way better than a box cake. Makes 1 sheet cake or one 10" x 2" round cake or 24 cupcakes using 1/3 cup batter per cupcake tin. Batter makes 6 cups

Provided by Trixyinaz

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sour milk or 2 cups buttermilk
1 1/3 cups oil
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare cake pans with Crisco and lightly dust with flour. I prefer the Wilton Quick Release product instead of the traditional Crisco/Flour prep.
  • I prefer to make my own sour milk. I think the vinegar does something to the recipe and makes it more moist or something. To do so, in a glass measuring cup, add 2 tbs of distilled vinegar then add your milk (I used skim milk) and measure to 2 cups. Whisk, and let stand for 20 minutes. I whisk again before adding it to my mixing bowl.
  • Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl. With the PADDLE attachment, mix together for 2 minutes. Scrape down the side and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed well.
  • FOR SHEET CAKES: Pour into your pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs on it, or use the Wilton's baking guide.
  • FOR ROUND CAKES: Pour into your prepared pan, bake for 35-40 minutes or use the Wilton's baking guide, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs on it (not gooey uncooked batter).
  • FOR CUPCAKES: Pour into tins, bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out with moist crumbs on it (not gooey uncooked batter).
  • For a deeper, richer chocolate taste, reduce the buttermilk by 1/4 cup and replace it with a 1/4 cup of brewed coffee. I personally think with 1 cup of cocoa, the recipe already has a rich chocolate taste.
  • I like to experiment with the extracts. If making a filling such as raspberry, replace the vanilla with raspberry extract. Experiment with different flavors and combinations for a different taste. Chocolate cake with a hint of orange flavoring is to die for.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 350.7, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.7, Protein 4

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE II



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A very moist chocolate cake. Top with chocolate frosting.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x17 inch sheet cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar and baking soda. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk. Set aside. In a saucepan combine butter, oil, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and stir until smooth. Slowly blend into the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 91.5 mg, Sugar 17 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKES



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Rich, moist, and super versatile, bake these crowd-friendly chocolate sheet cakes to win over family and friends. Decorate with a rich cream cheese frosting or Chocolate Ganache Glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes two 9-by-13-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups warm water
6 tablespoons safflower oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9-by-13-inch baking pans with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Spray parchment. Flour pans, tapping out excess.
  • Sift together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in eggs, buttermilk, water, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Divide batter between pans. Bake, rotating halfway through, until tops of cakes spring back when pressed and a toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely, then lift cakes from pans using parchment. Remove parchment. Cakes can be wrapped in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature 1 day or refrigerated 2 days.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 lb butter
1/4 cup cocoa
6 teaspoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • --------ICING-----------.
  • COMBINE BUTTER, COCOA, AND MILK.
  • HEAT TO BOILING.
  • POUR OVER SUGAR AND NUTS.
  • SPREAD ON HOT CAKE (I LIKE TO POKE HOLES IN CAKE WITH FORK TO LET THE ICING OOZE INTO THE CAKE).
  • --------CAKE-------------.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Heat butter and water to boiling.
  • Pour over dry ingredients, mix well.
  • Beat in buttermilk, eggs, vanilla.
  • Pour THIN batter into greased and floured sheet pan.
  • BAKE AT 400F degrees FOR 20 MINUTES.
  • REMOVE CAKE FROM OVEN AND POUR ON THE FROSTING.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7994.5, Fat 366.4, SaturatedFat 189.3, Cholesterol 1164.2, Sodium 5597.6, Carbohydrate 1140.3, Fiber 28.4, Sugar 884, Protein 79.4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure your cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch pan, you can use two 8-inch round pans. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate sheet cake is a classic dessert that is always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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