Texas Sheet Cake Recipe Two Ways
serves 16-20 This Texas sheet cake recipe is dense, rich, sweet and meant to be served out of the pan. 1 c. butter 1 c. water or coffee 4 T. cocoa powder 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. sour cream 1 t. vanilla extract 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda Frosting 1/2 cup butter 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 t. vanilla extract 2 c. powdered (confectioners') sugar 4 T. cocoa 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water or coffee to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt and baking soda until smooth. Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, until cake tests done. For cake frosting, cream together butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract; beat in sugar, cocoa and optional nuts; spread over warm cake. White Texas Sheet Cake Serves 16-20 1 c. butter 1 c. water 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. sour cream 1 t. vanilla, almond, or maple extract 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda Frosting 1/2 cup butter 8 oz. softened cream cheese 1 t. vanilla, almond, or maple extract 2 c. powdered (confectioners') sugar 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, flavor extract, salt and baking soda until smooth. Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until cake is golden brown and tests done. For cake frosting, cream together butter, cream cheese and flavor extract; beat in sugar and optional nuts; spread over warm cake. Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter to receive new recipes that aren't posted on the website, as well as fun holiday facts and tips. As a gift, you will immediately receive a free e-cookbook full of 155 quick and easy, time-saving recipes! |
