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Cozy Texas Sheet Cake Recipe with Easy Chocolate Pecan Frosting

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A moist, tender Texas sheet cake with a rich, nutty chocolate pecan frosting. This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples and delivers a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) milk (whole milk preferred, for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups (440g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with cocoa powder and water. Stir frequently and bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour the warm cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  5. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Batter will be thin.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. While cake bakes, prepare frosting: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Bring to a slight boil, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract and gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in toasted pecans.
  9. When cake is warm from oven, pour frosting evenly over top and spread gently. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best results. Stir cocoa mixture constantly to avoid scorching. Pour frosting over warm cake for best absorption. Toast pecans lightly for enhanced flavor. If frosting thickens before spreading, gently warm it to make it pourable again. Tent cake with foil if oven runs hot to prevent over-browning.

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