Best 4 Grandmas Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, "Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake" reigns supreme. This classic Southern treat has captured hearts and taste buds for generations, tantalizing with its rich, fudgy texture and irresistible chocolate flavor. As you embark on a culinary journey to recreate this timeless masterpiece, let us guide you through the delectable nuances of this iconic cake. From gathering the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we'll unveil the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of moistness, sweetness, and chocolatey goodness that has made "Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake" a beloved tradition.

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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

GRANDMA'S TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This old-fashioned Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, decadent, and easy chocolate dessert!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons whole or 2% milk
16 oz confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan and set aside.
  • Place butter, shortening, water and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Pour the hot butter mixture over the flour mixture. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs, vanilla extract and buttermilk. Beat on medium speed for 1 more minute.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap on the counter a few times to release air bubbles. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the cake pan on a wire rack and immediately prepare the frosting.
  • If your cake has a rounded top on it when it comes out of the oven, use your hands, oven mits, or a dish towel to gently press down on the top of the cake to create a flat surface. You need a relatively flat top so that the icing will not run off the sides.
  • Place butter, cocoa powder and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Add the sifted confectioners' sugar and the vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
  • Pour the hot frosting over the warm cake. Spread evenly, then set the cake on a wire rack to cool completely. The frosting will firm up as it cools. Slice into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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My husband is from Texas, and we love Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake. This recipe is oh-so-good. -Kristi Wells, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture. Combine the eggs and sour cream; stir into butter mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar. Add cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA STODDARD'S TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This is an old family recipe and one of our very favorites! I have taken this recipe to many social events and it always gets scarfed up really fast. This makes a very rich, chocolatey cake that can be cut into brownie-like bars. This cake keeps and freezes well. Yummy hot or also tastes great refrigerated.

Provided by Overton Fam

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 large pan, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 lb powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • For Cake:.
  • Grease 10x15x2 pan (jelly roll pan).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil: butter, water and cocoa. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together: sugar, flour and salt.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat together: eggs, buttermilk (or sour cream), vinegar, vanilla and baking soda.
  • Pour both the egg/milk mixture and the warm chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until well mixed.
  • Pour warm batter into greased pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, prepare frosting.
  • For frosting:.
  • Bring to a boil: butter, cocoa and milk.
  • Add: powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts.
  • Spread on cake immediately after removing cake from oven. Must be hot spread easily.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of the cake. Use a good-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking the cake will make it dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a chocolate ganache or chocolate buttercream frosting. These frostings are rich and decadent and will complement the chocolate cake perfectly.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chocolate cake include chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is a classic recipe that is loved by people of all ages and a staple in Texan homes. It is a moist and chocolatey cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and decadent chocolate cake, give Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake a try.

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