Description
A rich, moist Chocolate sheet cake with buttermilk made topped with a fudgy warm chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tbsp buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with cocoa powder and water, stirring until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Add the buttermilk mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a saucepan, melt the butter with cocoa powder and buttermilk over medium heat.
9. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
10. Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake and spread evenly.
11. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
This cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
The frosting sets as it cools and forms a soft, fudgy layer on top of the cake.
You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the frosting for added texture.
Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate sheet cake, buttermilk cake, texas sheet cake, moist chocolate cake