Best 6 Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake Baking For Happiness Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, chocolate sheet cake stands tall as an iconic symbol of indulgence. Its rich, decadent flavor and moist, tender crumb have captivated taste buds for generations, making it a timeless classic. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to master the art of crafting this culinary wonder can bring immense joy and satisfaction. As you gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, let's delve into the secrets of creating an easy chocolate sheet cake that will tantalize your senses and leave you basking in the bliss of baking happiness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake image

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

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake image

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.

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 :

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake image

This is a favorite cake of my Dad's. I got this recipe from my Aunt Karen. The cinnamon in it really makes it good.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To Make Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. You will need a jellyroll pan or a smaller cookie sheet with a rim around all four sides. You will not need to grease the pan.
  • Mix the flour and sugar for the cake in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a saucepan bring the butter, vegetable oil, water and 4 tbs cocoa powder to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar and stir together.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda and buttermilk and stir to mix well.
  • Pour in the baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking prepare the icing: Bring butter, milk and cocoa powder to a boil stirring constantly and then remove from heat.
  • Add the vanilla, nuts and box of powdered sugar and stir well.
  • Spread icing over cake while the cake is still warm.

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Old-Fashioned Chocolate Sheet Cake image

My great-great aunt made this old-fashioned chocolate sheet cake recipe, and it's been in our family for 2 generations! You can also use cream cheese or buttercream icing to make a layer cake.

Provided by Sophie C.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sifted cake flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
2 each eggs
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Heat butter, water, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and just boiling. Pour over the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in buttermilk and eggs. Pour batter into the prepared 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 icing in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slow boil, then stir in powdered sugar. Pour icing over the hot cake. Let sit for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

EASY CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

Great, easy chocolate cake. This a great everyday cake or, with company, just put some ice cream on top and serve. Friends always want the recipe so have some copies ready.

Provided by Francie Wise

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan with butter and sprinkle with flour.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Pour over the flour mixture and stir to combine. Mix in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until batter is well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter, buttermilk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add nuts and stir until frosting starts to lose its gloss.
  • Spread frosting on the cake while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 105.5 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are fresh and of good quality. This will ensure that your cake turns out delicious and moist.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or ingredients, and make sure you follow the instructions carefully. This will help you avoid any mistakes and ensure that your cake turns out as expected.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dry cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Chocolate sheet cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With the right ingredients and a little bit of care, you can create a delicious and moist chocolate sheet cake that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dessert, give this chocolate sheet cake recipe a try.

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