Texas Sheet Cake V

Texas Sheet Cake V

Desserts Chocolate

I have made this recipe for years. My children always chose it for their birthday cake over any other, and it makes enough for a crowd. Moist and delicious. Very easy to make. Enjoy!

Servings per recipe: 32
Calories per serving: 256
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 30m

Ingredients:


  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
  • 2   Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
  • 3   Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • 4   For the icing: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 12.5g 19%
    Saturated Fat 6.0g  
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 68mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 35.8g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 2.4g 5%
Sugars 28g  
Vitamin A 311IU  
Vitamin C 0mg  
Calcium 19mg  
Iron 1mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 17mg  
Folate 21mcg