Classic Texas Sheet Cake
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This classic Texas sheet cake has been apart of our family gatherings for years. I don’t know why I’ve never made it. Melt in your mouth good with just the right amount of chocolate this cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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For the Cake:
•1 cup butter
•1 cup water
•1/4 cup cocoa
•2 cups granulated sugar
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 cup buttermilk
•2 eggs
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
•1/2 cup butter
•1/4 cup cocoa
•1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
•1 pound confectioners' sugar (4-1/4 cups)
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
•1 cup butter
•1 cup water
•1/4 cup cocoa
•2 cups granulated sugar
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 cup buttermilk
•2 eggs
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
•1/2 cup butter
•1/4 cup cocoa
•1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
•1 pound confectioners' sugar (4-1/4 cups)
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Cake:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.In a medium saucepan combine the butter, water and cocoa over medium heat; heat until butter melts.
3.In a medium bowl add the sugar, flour, salt and baking...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
549
Sodium
293mg
12% DV
Fat
28g
44% DV
Protein
7g
14% DV
Carbs
65g
22% DV
Fiber
4g
16% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat16g84%
Polysaturated Fat2g17%
Monosaturated Fat9g56%
Cholesterol63mg21%
Sodium293mg12%
Potassium191mg5%
Protein7g14%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber4g16%
Sugar34g68%
Vitamin A1229IU24%
Vitamin B60.8900000000000001mg44%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium80mg8%
Iron3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.