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Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Looking for an easy dessert recipe? The Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is perfect! This chocolate cake is moist and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
  • Grease your sheet pan with butter generously.
  • You can also use cooking spray instead.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa in saucepan.
  • Bring this mixture to a boil quickly.
  • Remove from heat immediately after boiling.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Put everything in your large mixing bowl.
  • Make sure there are no lumps present.
  • Pour hot chocolate mixture over dry ingredients.
  • Stir until everything is well combined together.
  • Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla next.
  • Mix until the batter is completely smooth.
  • Pour batter into your prepared sheet pan.
  • Spread it evenly across the entire surface.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until done completely.
  • Start frosting when cake almost finishes baking.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over heat.
  • Add cocoa powder and milk to it.
  • Bring mixture to a gentle boil quickly.
  • Remove from heat right away after boiling.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Add pecans if you're using them today.
  • Pour frosting over the still-warm cake immediately.
  • Spread it evenly with your clean spatula.
  • The warmth helps frosting soak in beautifully.
  • Let cake cool before cutting into pieces.

Notes

  • Don't skip the sour cream in batter.
  • It makes the cake extra moist always.
  • Frost the cake while it's still warm.
  • This creates the signature soaked-in frosting effect.
  • Use quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
  • Room temperature eggs mix better into batter.
  • Don't overbake or cake becomes dry quickly.
  • Let cake cool completely before serving guests.
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