Looking for the ultimate dessert? Discover the best chocolate Texas sheet cake recipe, perfectly moist and delicious. Try it today!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly moist and delicious chocolate flavor
- Easy to make and feeds a crowd
- Quick preparation time
- Rich, velvety chocolate icing
- Classic Texas sheet cake taste
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this incredible chocolate Texas sheet cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter (real, salted)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup black coffee or water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 sticks of butter (real, salted)
- 1/2 cup milk
- Dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1-lb box powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Full ingredient list with measurements is provided in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make the Recipe
Let’s walk through the steps to make this delicious chocolate Texas sheet cake:
- Grease a 10×15 baking pan (or spray with cooking spray) and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to incorporate ingredients then set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan then whisk in cocoa powder and black coffee until smooth. Stir and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Combine buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract in a small bowl then mix well and set aside.
- Pour hot cocoa power mixture into bowl with flour mixture then stir to incorporate. Add buttermilk mixture then whisk all ingredients together for one minute.
- Pour batter into prepared pan then bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven then prepare icing. Don’t make the icing ahead of time as the cake does need to cool a little before pouring on the icing.
- Combine milk, butter and salt in a small saucepan then heat until simmering. Remove from heat then stir in vanilla extract.
- Meanwhile, sift together powdered sugar and cocoa into a large mixing bowl (the sifting is optional but it prevents lumps). Pour hot milk/butter mixture into bowl with powdered sugar and cocoa powder then stir with a spoon until smooth. Whisking the mixture will cause air bubbles in the icing.
- Wait 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour icing over warm cake.
- Let cake rest for a few hours before serving to ensure the icing sets up some before cutting the cake.
- Once the cake is cool, cover then store at room temperature.
Pro Tips for Making the Recipe
Here are some tips to ensure your chocolate Texas sheet cake turns out perfectly:
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Let the cake cool slightly before adding the icing to prevent it from melting.
- For an extra-decadent touch, you can drizzle with chocolate ganache or add chocolate flowers for decoration.
How to Serve
This chocolate Texas sheet cake is perfect on its own, but you can also serve it with:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- A drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce
For more chocolate dessert ideas, check out our guide on how to make the best amazing chocolate cake.
Make Ahead and Storage
Here’s how to store your chocolate Texas sheet cake:
- Let the cake cool completely before covering.
- Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months if desired.
This cake is perfect for making ahead and serving at family gatherings or potlucks.
The BEST Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
A rich, moist chocolate sheet cake topped with a creamy, velvety chocolate icing that's sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks butter (real, salted)
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup black coffee or water
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 sticks butter (real, salted)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 lb powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grease a 10x15 baking pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to incorporate ingredients and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in cocoa powder and coffee, and heat until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Combine buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the flour mixture, stir to combine, then add the buttermilk mixture and whisk for one minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Prepare icing by heating milk, butter, and salt until simmering. Stir in vanilla extract, then combine with powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Pour icing over the warm cake after 5 minutes.
Notes
Let the cake rest for a few hours before serving to allow the icing to set properly.
