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Classic Texas Sheet Cake with Easy Homemade Pecan Chocolate Frosting

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A moist and tender classic Texas sheet cake topped with a glossy pecan chocolate frosting that balances sweet and nutty flavors perfectly. Quick and easy to make, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml) (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup / 113g), melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
  • 1/4 cup milk (60ml)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120g), toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in buttermilk. Let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract into the butter and buttermilk mixture.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until smooth and pourable.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back lightly when touched.
  8. While cake bakes, toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  9. For frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in milk and powdered sugar, beating until glossy and smooth.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in toasted pecans.
  12. When cake is out of the oven and still warm, spread frosting evenly over the top.
  13. Let cake cool completely for about 30 minutes to set frosting before slicing and serving.

Notes

If frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. Spread frosting while cake is warm for a glossy finish. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute almond milk and coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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