Classic Texas Sheet Cake ❤
This iconic Texas Sheet Cake is beloved for its rich, fudgy flavor, tender crumb, and ultra-smooth chocolate icing that gets poured over the cake while still warm. It’s made with simple pantry staples and comes together quickly in a large sheet pan—perfect for feeding a crowd at potlucks, parties, or holidays.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Frosting:
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
