Best 12 Chocolate Sheet Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting Recipes

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Chocolate sheet cake with brown sugar frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Its moist, rich chocolate layers are complemented perfectly by the sweet, nutty flavor of the brown sugar frosting. This article will provide you with the best recipe for chocolate sheet cake with brown sugar frosting, as well as tips for making the perfect cake and frosting. You'll be able to impress your friends and family with this delicious dessert that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE III



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The classic chocolate sheet cake with cooked chocolate frosting. It uses a whole can of sweetened condensed milk.

Provided by Arreinia Grubb

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine; stir in 1/4 cup cocoa then stir in water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat in cocoa mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • To make the Frosting: In small sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in 1/4 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Stir in confectioners' sugar and nuts. Spread on warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 238.4 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting image

Make and share this Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6 eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F; spray bottom of 3 (9 inch) round pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; spray paper. Sprinkle bottoms and sides of pans with flour, tapping out excess.
  • Whisk water and cocoa in medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in buttermilk and 1 tbsp vanilla. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Beat 3 cups brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter in large bowl at medium speed 4 to 5 minutes or until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, beat in flour mixture alternatively with chocolate mixture just until blended, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Divide batter between pans; smooth tops with spatula.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cakes just begin to pull away from the sides of pans, rotating pans during last 5 minutes of baking if necessary. Cool in pans on wire rack 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack, remove parchment. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar until well blended. Beat in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  • Put 1 cake layer, top-side up, on platter; spread with about 1 cup of frosting. Top with second cake layer; spread with one cup of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with thin layer of frosting.
  • Refrigerate 15 minutes. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.9, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 452.6, Carbohydrate 91.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 68.3, Protein 8.8

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Chocolate Sheet Cake image

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 SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN FROSTING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons whole milk
Dash of kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split and caviar scraped

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt to a large bowl and stir together; set aside. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs to a separate bowl. Mix with a fork and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa and whisk to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into the butter and cocoa pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat.
  • Pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to allow it to cool slightly, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth. Add the chocolate chips, stirring, then pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (or rimmed baking sheet). Bake until an inserted cake tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • For the frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, salt and vanilla bean caviar in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix on low until incorporated. Increase the speed and mix until light and fluffy; set aside.
  • Spread the top of the cake with the frosting, slice and serve.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Birthday     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sweetened instant chocolate drink mix (such as NesQuik)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 18 ounces)
1/2 cup almonds, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with 3/4 cup sour cream in 3 additions. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and almonds; spread in prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool cake. Meanwhile, combine remaining 3/4 cup sour cream and 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over very low heat just until chocolate melts and frosting is smooth (do not boil). Spread frosting over cake in pan. Let stand until frosting sets, at least 1 hour.

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

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM



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Cocoa powder and melted chocolate give this classic Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream deep, well-rounded flavor. Inspired by devil's food cake, it's a party-perfect dessert that's rich but not overly sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup boiling water
1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/2 recipe Vanilla Swiss-Meringue Buttercream
Chocolate curls, for serving (optional; see note, above)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line bottom with parchment; butter parchment. Stir together boiling water, cocoa, and chocolate; let cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  • Beat butter with sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture in two batches, alternating with sour cream, until just combined. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 35 to 40 minutes (top will not spring back). Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and remove parchment; let cool completely. Cake can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic.
  • Spread buttercream evenly over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls. (Leftovers can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 3 days; return to room temperature before serving.)

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE & ICING



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

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup oleo
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup oleo
2 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts

Steps:

  • For cake, sift together flour and sugar; set aside.
  • In saucepan, mix oleo, cocoa and water; bring to a boil.
  • Pour over flour and sugar mixture; blend.
  • Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla; blend well.
  • Bake 20 minutes at 400° in a large jelly roll pan or sheet cake pan.
  • Frost while hot!
  • For icing, 5 minutes before cake is done, mix oleo, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add powdered sugar; stir until blended.
  • If needed, gradually add more milk a few drops at a time as needed for consistency.
  • Add vanilla and nuts.
  • Beat well and spread on hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.2, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 474.6, Carbohydrate 92.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 71.5, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE II



Chocolate Sheet Cake II image

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

LIGHT AND CREAMY BROWN SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Light and Creamy Brown Sugar and Chocolate Frosting image

A great alternative for greasy frosting. This recipe is really more like whipped cream, but still has that great frosting taste!

Provided by PURPLEMAGGOT

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl, and whip with an electric mixer. Add sugar, vanilla and cocoa powder; whip until stiff and spreadable. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

DARK CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Dark Chocolate Sheet Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting image

A super rich, not-too-sweet, dark chocolaty sheet cake that's perfect for any party!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark)
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's® Special Dark), sifted
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar, or to taste
7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Add in 1/2 of the coffee and buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Continue alternating additions of the flour mixture with coffee and buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan; smooth into an even layer. Tap pan firmly on the counter several times to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Place cake on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat butter in a large bowl until completely smooth. Mix in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Mix in vanilla. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in heavy cream and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



Chocolate Sheet Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting image

Delight a crowd with a big chocolate cake slathered with a homemade buttery brown sugar frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chocolate-covered cashews
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; boil and stir 2 minutes. Stir in milk; return to boiling. Remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
  • Gradually stir powdered sugar into brown sugar mixture. Place saucepan of frosting in bowl of cold water; beat with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting becomes too stiff, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, or heat over low heat, stirring constantly. Frost cake. Sprinkle evenly with cashews and pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even baking, make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before placing the cake pan in the oven.
  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for cocoa powder that is labeled "natural" or "unsweetened" and use real butter and heavy cream.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chocolate sheet cake with brown sugar frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, rich, and decadent, and the brown sugar frosting is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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