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Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Sara Collins
The Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is rich, soft and full of chocolate flavor. This cake is thin, moist and covered with warm chocolate frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch sheet pan with butter or cooking spray. This step helps the cake come out easily after baking.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk everything together until well combined. Keep this bowl aside while preparing the chocolate mixture.

Make the Chocolate Butter Mixture

  • In a medium saucepan, add butter, water and cocoa powder. Heat over medium flame. Stir gently until butter melts completely and mixture looks smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

  • Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix carefully with a spatula. Stir until everything blends well and forms a smooth batter.

Add Remaining Wet Ingredients

  • Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract to the batter. Mix gently until smooth. Do not overmix. The batter should look thin but well combined.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan. Spread evenly using a spatula. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean.

Prepare the Frosting

  • While the cake bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa powder and milk. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla.

Frost the Warm Cake

  • Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake immediately after baking. Spread evenly. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if you like extra crunch.

Notes

  • Always frost the cake while it is still warm.
  • Do not overbake or the cake may turn dry.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in frosting.
  • Add extra pecans for more texture.
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