Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake

Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

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

For the Frosting:

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

Directions

For the Cake:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 12×18-inch sheet pan or line with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the boiling water until combined.
2. Remove from heat and gradually whisk the hot butter mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth.

Add Buttermilk and Eggs:

1. Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Bake:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool:

1. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.

For the Frosting:

Prepare the Frosting:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in the cocoa powder and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat.

Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla:

1. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Frost the Cake:

1. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Enjoy!

• This Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake is a classic and delicious dessert with a rich chocolate flavor and a moist, tender crumb, perfect for any gathering or celebration!