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Moist Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing

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A rich and moist Texas sheet cake with a deeply chocolatey tender crumb topped with luscious fudge icing. Perfect for any occasion, this easy homemade recipe delivers nostalgic comfort with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For the Fudge Icing:
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (240ml) unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Add 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk to the cocoa mixture and stir to blend. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups (250g) flour, 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Slowly pour the cooled cocoa-butter-buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth but do not overbeat.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared sheet pan and spread gently to edges.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While cake bakes, prepare fudge icing: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder until smooth.
  10. Add 1/4 cup (60ml) milk and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat immediately.
  11. Stir in 3 cups (360g) sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until thick but spreadable. Fold in nuts if using.
  12. Once cake is out of oven, prick surface gently with a fork. Pour warm fudge icing evenly over hot cake and spread quickly before it sets.
  13. Let cake cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh cocoa powder and baking soda for best results. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk plus vinegar. Pour warm icing over hot cake to keep it moist. Prick cake surface before icing to help glaze soak in. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough cake.

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