CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
Cocoa powder and melted chocolate give this classic Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream deep, well-rounded flavor. Inspired by devil's food cake, it's a party-perfect dessert that's rich but not overly sweet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Line bottom with parchment; butter parchment. Stir together boiling water, cocoa, and chocolate; let cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Beat butter with sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture in two batches, alternating with sour cream, until just combined. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 35 to 40 minutes (top will not spring back). Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and remove parchment; let cool completely. Cake can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic.
- Spread buttercream evenly over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls. (Leftovers can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 3 days; return to room temperature before serving.)
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Travis Cargle Jr
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Anul Bnaa
[email protected]I'm allergic to chocolate, so I substituted cocoa powder for the chocolate chips. It turned out great!
Weasel High
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients to make it my own. I usually add a cup of chopped walnuts and a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter.
Joy Oziri
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
ILILLEE MEDIA
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. Maybe I over-mixed the batter?
Emma Malch
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
KIPKIRUI HOSEAH
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Angeline Shunje
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cake was perfect for a special occasion.
Mary Dottaviano
[email protected]This is the best chocolate sheet cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth.
mery jesintha
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party, and it was a huge success. The kids loved it, and the adults couldn't get enough of it either.
Leo Arce
[email protected]This cake is so good! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the vanilla buttercream frosting is the perfect complement.
M amjad g
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Awais Bukhari
[email protected]This chocolate sheet cake with vanilla buttercream was a hit at my party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. Everyone loved it.