Best 7 Texas Sheet Cake With Applesauce And Chai Recipes

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Introducing the ultimate indulgence for your sweet cravings, a delectable fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds - Texas Sheet Cake with Applesauce and Chai. This heavenly creation combines the moist and tender crumb of a classic Texas Sheet Cake with the tangy sweetness of applesauce and the warm, aromatic spices of chai tea. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that promises to elevate your dessert experience to new heights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS SHEET CAKE WITH APPLESAUCE AND CHAI



Texas Sheet Cake with Applesauce and Chai image

I love Texas sheet cake! Chocolate, white...it doesn't matter. But they all have so much butter. I tried to lighten up an excellent white Texas sheet cake recipe I found on this site by using applesauce in place of some (but not all!) of the butter. To complement the flavor of apples, I also used chai spices for a little added flavor.

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Apple Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup water
1 chai tea bag
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup light sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 10x15-inch cake pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring water to a boil in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven or in a pot on the stovetop. Remove from heat and add chai tea bag. Let steep for 10 minutes; remove bag.
  • Combine chai tea, applesauce, and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour, sugar, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt and whisk until smooth. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the oven.
  • Combine butter and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a light boil and remove from heat. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; whisk icing until smooth.
  • Pour icing over warm cake and smooth across the surface. Let cool thoroughly before cutting into 24 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

CLASSIC TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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If you love chocolate, and we mean really truly love, then this classic Texas sheet cake is exactly what your sweet tooth craves. Between the scratch-made cake and the decadent homemade frosting, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Unlike most cakes, this tender-crumbed delight should be frosted when it's still hot-no need to let it cool. Pour on the sticky, sweet pecan-flecked frosting and watch it spread into a gloriously glossy blanket that'll keep your cake moist and fresh tasting for as long as it lasts.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, the water and 3 tablespoons baking cocoa to boiling. Remove from heat. Pour over flour mixture in bowl; stir until well mixed. Add buttermilk, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs; stir until well blended. Pour into pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in another 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa and the milk to simmering. Remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk until smooth. Stir in pecans.
  • Pour frosting over hot cake. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This chocolaty delight was one of my favorites growing up. The Texas sheet cake is so moist and the icing so sweet that everyone who samples it wants a copy of the recipe. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
1/2 cup sour cream
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small saucepan, melt butter; add milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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

Provided by mahatfield

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 sheet cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, melted
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups white sugar
2 cups white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Batter:.
  • Put margarine (or butter), water and cocoa in a large pan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add the rest of the batter ingredients.
  • Mix with electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour into an 11 x 16 x 1.5-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Frosting:.
  • Bring margarine (or butter), cocoa, and milk to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar and nuts.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Pour on cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 493.3, Carbohydrate 91.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 71, Protein 6

TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This cake is a chocolate lovers dream! A tender chocolate sheet cake is covered in a warm chocolatey, pecan frosting, making this an easy dessert that comes together in a flash. Slice into squares and serve at large family gatherings year-round.

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; butter the bottom and sides of a 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl until combined. Whisk the sour cream, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup until smooth. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add the butter, cocoa powder and 1 cup water to a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the melted butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the sour cream mixture in 2 additions until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly in the pan.
  • For the frosting: Combine the pecans, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted and the pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla and remove from the heat. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar in 2 batches, alternating with the milk and mixing well after each addition.
  • Immediately pour the warm frosting over the warm cake and gently spread to cover. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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Expansive yet barely an inch tall, this chocolate-on-chocolate special of the Lone Star State starts with a cake that's even lighter than devil's food. A hot cocoa icing sheens its surface and soaks into the warm cake a bit, deepening its richness. Variations abound among cooks, but baking the batter in a shallow pan is key to achieving the just-right, fudgy-fluffy balance of icing to cake. While some recipes include pecans in the icing, this version keeps them on top of the cake so they stay crisp. It also calls for enough nuts to generously cover the whole top so there's crunch in every bite. If you'd like, you can sprinkle the top with a little flaky or coarse salt too.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 45m

Yield One 13-by-18-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup/227 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups/215 grams chopped pecans
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 packed cup/40 grams unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 cup hot coffee or water
1/2 cup/115 grams sour cream
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter
1/3 packed cup/40 grams unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/4 cup/60 grams whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 packed cups/360 grams confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a half-sheet pan (13-by-18-by-1-inch). Spread the pecans on a second half-sheet pan and bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt, and make a well in the center. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring often. Add the cocoa powder and stir well. Then add the hot coffee and boil for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Pour the mixture into the well in the dry ingredients, then fold gently just until no traces of flour remain. Set saucepan aside without washing.
  • Whisk the sour cream, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Pour into the chocolate mixture and fold gently until incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs, 18 to 20 minutes. Set the pan on a wire rack.
  • Right after the cake comes out of the oven, make the icing: Melt the butter in the reserved saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Add the cocoa and stir until smooth and bubbling, then turn off the heat. Add the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar, and stir until smooth. It's OK if there are tiny lumps.
  • Pour the warm frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly. Sprinkle the toasted pecans all over the top and gently press into the icing. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. The cake keeps, tightly wrapped, at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 3 months. If needed, bring to room temperature before serving.

PERFECT TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Perfect Texas Sheet Cake image

My mom always talks about her memories of eating Texas sheet cake when she was little. So I made her this for her birthday and she loved it. I used half of the amount of powdered sugar in the icing to make it less sweet. While the cake bakes make the icing.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 13 by 9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat together butter, oil, sugar, eggs, milk, water, and vanilla. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and beat until blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Make the icing while the cake is baking.
  • For the icing: In a medium saucepan stir together milk and cocoa. Add butter, heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly over medium heat.
  • Gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. When the cake is just out of the oven spread icing over and sprinkle with pecans. Let cake cool completley on a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 126.7, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 27, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan: This is the standard size for Texas sheet cake, and it will ensure that the cake is cooked evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for Texas sheet cake. It's rich and tangy, and it complements the sweetness of the cake perfectly.
  • Add your favorite toppings: You can top Texas sheet cake with anything you like, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Texas sheet cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich, chocolatey flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a dessert to make, give Texas sheet cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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