How to Make the Best Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake in 7 Easy Steps
This divine Triple Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake is moist and decadent, featuring a rich, fudgy glaze that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any celebration!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2.25 cups granulated sugar white
- 1.5 cups milk whole milk preferred
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 units large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Glaze
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just about to boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Add vanilla.
- Pour glaze over the warm cake and spread evenly. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pecans over the glaze before it sets.