Best 9 Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a luscious and decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake. This classic Southern dessert is renowned for its rich, moist crumb, intense chocolate flavor, and irresistible frosting. With its origins rooted in the heart of Texas, this cake has captured the hearts of chocolate lovers worldwide. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the best recipes for this iconic dessert. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a modern twist, we've got you covered. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate indulgence that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 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

GERMAN CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING



German Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting image

I wanted to make a German chocolate sheet cake for a family reunion, but couldn't find a recipe I liked. So I created my own. It was a huge hit! This is now my go-to whenever I need to make a German chocolate cake. It takes a little time to make, but it's so worth it!

Provided by Dee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
4 (1 ounce) squares sweet baking chocolate (such as Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate®), broken into pieces
½ cup water
4 large eggs, separated, divided
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
6 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x17-inch sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chocolate and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking until chocolate is almost melted, about 30 seconds longer. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks to the sugar mixture, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar-butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beating batter until well blended after each addition. Add egg whites and stir gently until incorporated. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • While cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Mix the frosting until cooled but still spreadable. Spread on top of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake image

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.

TEXAS CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake image

I love this simple chocolate cake recipe!

Provided by floyd8090

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1 cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bring water, 1 cup margarine, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder to a boil in a large saucepan; remove from heat and stir in flour, white sugar, and salt. Beat eggs, sour cream, and baking soda in a bowl; stir into flour mixture until just blended. Pour batter into prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup margarine, milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a boil in another saucepan; remove from heat and stir in confectioner's sugar until icing is smooth. Spread icing over cake immediately after removing from oven. Allow cake to cool before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 292 mg, Sugar 42.4 g

TEXAS SHEETCAKE AKA THE PIONEER WOMAN'S BEST EVER CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Texas Sheetcake aka The Pioneer Woman's Best Ever Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAKE
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon vanilla
FROSTING
1 3/4 sticks butter
1/2 cup pecans finely chopped, optional
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound minus 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • CAKE: Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. In a saucepan, melt the butter and 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa. Stir together. Add 1 cup boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool. In measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Stir the buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes. FROSTING: While the cake is baking, melt the butter, then stir in cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, powdered sugar and pecans (if using). Pour over warm cake.

MEMA'S CLASSIC TEXAS CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Mema's Classic Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake image

My Mema didn't cook many things very well, but she had her few recipe's that she's perfected over the years, this being one of them. She was a southern girl born and raised in Texas and this recipe I believe, was her mother's, mother's. This is a melt in your mouth, classic chocolate sheet cake. If you have a sweet tooth, this recipe will melt you! Hope you enjoy :) Prep and cook time guesstimated.

Provided by life is poetry

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup margarine
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup margarine
3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 (12 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • 1) In large bowl mix sugar and flour. Set aside.
  • 2) In saucepan bring to boil margarine, cocoa and water. Mix well.
  • 3) Pour over dry ingredients and add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and baking soda. Mix very well!
  • 4) pour into greased pan and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • For the frosting:.
  • 1) In saucepan bring to boil margarine, cocoa, and milk.
  • 2) Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla, boil slightly then set aside to cool.
  • 3) After cake cools slightly (still warm though) pour frosting over cake :) eat and enjoy!

THE ABSOLUTE BEST DARK CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP TEXAS SHEET CAKE



The Absolute Best Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Texas Sheet Cake image

I have my share of sheet cakes over the years, this one is truly the best I have had--- the frosting recipe to go with this cake is recipe #89207 you may of coarse use your own favorite recipe. If you cannot make brewed coffee just use 1 heaping teaspoon of instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 cup boiling water. This makes a huge moist rich deep chocolate cake which makes it great for a potluck or a children's birthday party :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter (cut into pieces, can use half butter and half margarine)
1 cup brewed strong coffee (hot or cold)
1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar, plus
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chip (can use a little more if desired)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream or 1/3 cup unwhipped whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a medium chocolate flavour) or 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a dark chocolate flavor)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F (oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Line bottom of a 17 x 11-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
  • For the cake; in a saucepan combine the butter with brewed coffee and sifted cocoa powder; bring to a boil then simmer for about 30 seconds, remove from heat then place in a large heat-proof or plastic bowl.
  • Add in sugar and vanilla whisk until all the sugar granules are dissolved; cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in eggs and sour cream together until well blended then add to the chocolate mixture; mix until blended.
  • In a small bowl mix together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate batter and mix until combined (batter will be thin).
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into prepared jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes (watch closely this cake takes very little time to bake!).
  • Cool cake completely before slicing.
  • For the frosting; cream the butter in a medium bowl.
  • Add in desired amount of cocoa powder, vanilla and confectioners sugar and cream; beat using an electric mixer until desired consistancy is achieved (you may need additional cream or confectioners sugar).
  • Frost cooled cake.

HELEN'S CHOCOLATE WALNUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Helen's Chocolate Walnut Texas Sheet Cake image

This cake came to more family picnics over the years than some members of the family! The recipe came from our dear family friend, Helen, written about when I posted her scrumptious "Helen's Cheesy Potatoes." Just 2 suggestions: (1) Assemble your ingredients before you start. Often, you can measure out the same ingredient...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

FOR THE CAKE:
2 stick margarine
1 c water
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
6 Tbsp milk
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
some chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the 2 sticks of margarine, water, and cocoa powder. Stir often. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little while you assemble the next set of cake ingredients.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, salt, baking soda, and vanilla. Gently blend with the mixer.
  • 4. Then add the cocoa mixture and mix until well-blended.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, then bake for 17-25 minutes. Check early, testing with a toothpick in the center of the cake.
  • 6. WHILE THE CAKE IS BAKING, MAKE THE GLAZE after washing the beaters to the mixer.
  • 7. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the stick of margarine, milk, and cocoa powder, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the saucepan. Beat with the mixer until well-blended.
  • 8. Pour the glaze over the HOT FROM THE OVEN cake, spreading evenly.
  • 9. Add walnuts, if desired, to the hot glazed cake. Cool on a baking rack until room temperature. Then stand back to avoid the stampede! =^..^=

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake image

I first had this cake when I was pregnant with my first daughter. All I craved was chocolate! I had this cake at a friend's party and I soon later begged her to email her mom for the recipe. I literally dreamt about this cake until I was able to make it on my own...and therein an addiction was born. This is my all-time favorite...

Provided by Kelli Thomas

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c butter
1 c water
1 1/2 squares chocolate, unsweetened
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 c sour cream
FOR FROSTING
1/2 c butter
1/2 c milk
2 c sugar
1 c mini marshmallows
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan, combine and bring to a boil the 1/2 cup butter, water, and baking squares.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the boiling chocolate mixture and beat with a mixer, slowly at first. Add the 2 eggs and sour cream. Beat with mixer until well blended. Pour into a greased 11 x 17 pan. Bake for 20-25 mins until set.
  • 3. For frosting: combine the butter, milk, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Add the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Stir for several minutes until everything is combined and melted. Whisk at the end to make sure all ingredients are combined and there are no chunks. Cool slightly, letting the frosting thicken (several minutes). Frost the cake while it's still warm.

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. This allows them to blend more evenly, resulting in a smoother batter.
  • Use a high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. Look for brands that specify a high percentage of cacao content, typically ranging from 60% to 80%.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, and avoid stirring the batter excessively.
  • Baking times may vary depending on the type of oven and pan used. Keep an eye on the cake during the final minutes of baking, and use a toothpick inserted into the center to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

The Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple yet decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich chocolate flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in this timeless treat!

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