Texas Sheet Cake

Sure, here’s a recipe for Texas Sheet Cake!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the icing:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13×9 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the water and cocoa powder, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Pour the hot mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the batter and stir until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, make the icing. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and milk and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and free of lumps.
8. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pour the warm icing over the top. Spread the icing evenly over the cake using a spatula.
9. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Texas Sheet !