Samantha Hayes
@samanthah
Decadent Chocolate Sheet Cake
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate sheet cake, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting and crunchy pecans, it's a delightful treat for chocolate lovers!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings48
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 2
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 5 tablespoons
- 1 (16 ounce) box
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Chocolate Sheet Cake.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Grab an 11x17 jelly roll pan and give it a good greasing to ensure your cake slides out easily later on.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour. This will be the sweet base of your cake!
Step 3
In a small saucepan, mix together the melted butter, water, and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Stir this over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and everything is well blended. Pour this warm mixture over your sugar and flour blend, and beat it all together until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Next, add in the baking soda, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Keep mixing until everything is well incorporated and you have a lovely batter.
Step 5
Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Now, it's time to bake! Place it in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
Step 6
While the cake cools, let’s whip up the frosting! In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 5 tablespoons of milk. Stir this over medium heat until the butter melts and everything is well mixed.
Step 7
Once melted, gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until your frosting is smooth and creamy. Finally, fold in the chopped pecans for that delightful crunch!
Step 8
Once your cake is completely cool, pour the luscious frosting over the top, spreading it out evenly. Now, slice it up and enjoy this decadent chocolate delight!