TEXAS SHEET CAKE II

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Rich, moist, easy chocolate cake to feed a crowd. Small serving is more than enough. Great for community dinners or large get togethers of any sort.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup water
½ cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together and set aside in large bowl the flour and sugar.
  • In saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil; 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa.
  • Pour cocoa mixture over flour and sugar mixture. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured sheet pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil in a saucepan 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the confectioners' sugar, nuts (if desired), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over cake. Cake may be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 142.7 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

Kasun Rangashan
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey.


Muhammad Usman Rajpoot
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's the best Texas sheet cake I've ever had.


Codey
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alaezu Clinton
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


muslima mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Knowana Jones
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The instructions were unclear, and the cake didn't turn out as expected.


TheSweetness45
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I would not recommend this recipe.


02 Ii
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This cake was a complete disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny.


Heather Lynn
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Faye Herbert
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Sean Pedro
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This cake is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


G Tg
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I made this cake for my family, and they loved it! It was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly.


Mir Shiam
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey. The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahmat Aminu
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This cake is amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is creamy and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Niloy Roy
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


James Jacobe
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This cake was a hit at our party! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.