Best 9 Texas Sheetcake Aka The Pioneer Womans Best Ever Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipes

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Calling all chocolate lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate chocolate sheet cake experience. In this article, we'll guide you through the secrets of creating the renowned Texas sheetcake, also affectionately known as the Pioneer Woman's Best Ever Chocolate Sheet Cake. With its rich, decadent flavor, moist texture, and irresistible frosting, this cake has become a legendary dessert, captivating taste buds across the nation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips to ensure your Texas sheetcake turns out perfectly every time. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's delve into the world of chocolatey goodness!

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BEST TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Best Texas Sheet Cake image

This Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is the best! Baked in a half sheet pan, it feeds a crowd and is perfect for a potluck! A large thin cake, slightly chewy and a little dense with a warm gooey chocolate frosting poured over the warm cake!

Provided by Kathleen | The Fresh Cooky © 2020

Categories     Cake     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups high altitude)
1 cup granulated sugar | I use all natural cane sugar (2 tablespoons less for high altitude)
1 cup light brown sugar (packed (2 tablespoons less for high altitude))
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4-6 tablespoons cocoa powder (heaping if darker cake desired regular unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch Processed Cocoa powder)
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup buttermilk* (see notes for buttermilk substitutions)
2 whole eggs (beaten (high altitude add 1 egg yolk, beaten))
1 teaspoon baking soda (decrease ½ teaspoon high altitude)
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ sticks butter
4-5 tablespoons cocoa powder (heaping and more for darker chocolate)
6 tablespoons milk (cream or half and half may be used too)
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ½ cups powdered sugar
pinch of salt
½ cup pecans (finely chopped (optional))
¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Texas Sheet Cake
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, brown sugar and salt.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter then add cocoa powder, stirring together until mixed. Add boiling water and allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
  • Pour over flour mixture, mixing lightly to cool.
  • In a 1 cup measuring cup, pour in buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour into butter/cocoa/flour mixture, whisking until just combined and only a few lumps remain.
  • Pour into sprayed half sheet pan (13 x 18") and bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes until it springs back lightly when touched. See notes for baking in different sized pans. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before pouring on frosting.
  • Frosting
  • About 10 minutes into baking time, start making the frosting.
  • Using the same saucepan you made the cake batter in, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cocoa powder to combine, remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk stirring together until combined, then whisk until smooth.
  • If desired, add pecans to the frosting directly, mixing to combine or sprinkle over the top of cake after frosting.
  • Remove cake from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes on cooling rack, whisk frosting one more time, adding a bit of milk if it's too thick, it should be pourable and still warm. Pour warm frosting over warm cake, spreading with spatula until covered.
  • Serve warm or room temperature with or without a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
  • Store leftover cake in airtight container or covered with plastic wrap for up to 3 days. May be refrigerated up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ounces, Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 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.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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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.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE INSPIRED BY THE PIONEER WOMAN'S BEST CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE. EVER.



Texas sheet cake inspired by The Pioneer Woman's Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. image

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
2 sticks butter
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 whole eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1-3/4 sticks butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound (minus 1/2 cup) powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Combine flour, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add cocoa and stir.
  • Add boiling water. Allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat.
  • Pour liquid mixture into flour mixture, and stir gently, allowing it to cool slightly.
  • Combine buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda and vanilla into liquid measuring cup.
  • Pour buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour cake batter into greased sheet cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in saucepan. Add cocoa and stir to combine. Turn off heat.
  • Add milk, vanilla and powdered sugar to saucepan. Stir.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour over warm cake.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN FROSTING



Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting image

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.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE A.K.A. BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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The classic Texas Sheet Cake is a fabulously moist and delicious chocolate cake covered in a rich chocolate frosting.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup butter
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup buttermilk or buttermilk substitute
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup OPTIONAL - finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a half-size sheet pan and set aside. (I use and LOVE this pan.)
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In a medium size saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter and then add the cocoa. Whisk to combine.
  • Add boiling water to the saucepan and allow the mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat. Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture, and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, vanilla and baking soda. Stir this mixture into the first mixture. Pour into your sheet cake pan (or the pan of your preference) and bake for 20 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add cocoa and whisk to combine, then remove from heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the pecans, if desired and stir to combine. Pour the frosting over the warm cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 236 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST-EVER TEXAS SHEET CAKE RECIPE



Best-Ever Texas Sheet Cake Recipe image

Try our Best-Ever Texas Sheet Cake Recipe. Rich chocolate flavor and toasted pecans make this Best-Ever Texas Sheet Cake Recipe one of our favorites.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
4 eggs
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Melt 2 oz. chocolate as directed on package. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix and next 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Pour into 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 to 22 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 min.
  • Meanwhile, microwave remaining chocolate and COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 min. Cool 15 min.
  • Spread COOL WHIP mixture onto cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 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 (PIONEER WOMAN) RECIPE - (5/5)



TEXAS SHEET CAKE (PIONEER WOMAN) Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by sallytrejo

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAKE:
2 C. Flour
2 C. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Salt
4 Tbsp. (heaping) Cocoa
2 sticks Butter
1 C. Boiling Water
1/2 C. Buttermilk
2 whole Beaten Eggs
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Vanilla
FROSTING:
1/2 C. Finely Chopped Pecans
1-3/4 stick Butter
4 Tbsp. (heaping) Cocoa
6 Tbsp. Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • Note: I use an 18×13 sheet cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together. Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool. In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes. While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake. Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you've just made the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a decadent treat, serve the cake with ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Texas sheet cake is a classic chocolate cake that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a simple yet delicious dessert, give Texas sheet cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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