Description
A rich, moist Chocolate sheet cake with buttermilk made topped with a fudgy warm chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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