This Texas Sheet Cake recipe is THE ONE, you guys! As in, the only one you will ever need. Sour cream in the cake and the glaze, brown sugar, and extra cocoa make this the BEST chocolate sheet cake of your life!! Originally posted July 3, 2018
Lunchish: Get kids out of the house to run errands. Forget to feed them lunch. (??? Okay I’ll be honest I think I was in denial about preparing another meal and just fled the house instead)
Target time: Party Poppers! Firework Oreos! Water balloons! So much fun stuff for the 4th, but the food court in Target (what do you call it? You know, where they have the pizza and popcorn.) was CLOSED. The guy’s walking off and I’m like hold up! And he’s like, naw I’m on my lunch break. (???)
Pool time: I promised the kids we would go to the pool in the afternoon, but it’s already 3pm and still no lunch. So I head to McDonald’s and get in the 100-car-length drive through line. Then I realize that the pool closes at 4 and if we don’t leave immediately we won’t get to swim. So we leave and go swim. My kids at this point have had nothing to eat since a 10am muffin. (That we made together!! Fun in the kitchen! See, sometimes I feed them!!)
McDonald’s time: When the pool closes at 4pm, I feel so bad that the kids haven’t eaten that I give in when they ask me to go to the slightly-farther-away McDonald’s that has a Play Place.
Nope: Play Place is closed. We don’t get our food until 4:45. (Why is there so much traffic in Sacramento??)
After that I took the kids to Costco for some stuff we needed, because I like to torture myself on days when I skip the baby’s nap and drag it out even longer. But they loved the samples! Making up for missed lunch.
No, Texas sheet cake does not need to be refrigerated. That being said, if you live somewhere warm and humid, the frosting has a tendency to become soft and slightly runny. I recommend refrigerating it if you want that fudge-like consistency and serving the cake chilled!
What pan do you use for sheetcake?
The size of your jelly roll pan is a matter of debate. Here are the typical options:
- 9×13 inch pan. You probably call this a cake pan (results in thick cake),
- 10×15 inch jelly roll pan. Thin-ish cake.
- 12×18 inch half baking sheet. Thinnest cake.
The first time I made it, I did it in a 10×15, and found myself only wanting to eat the top half of my slice of cake so that there was a higher ratio of frosting. The 12×18 inch pan, also called a baker’s half sheet gives you the perfect ratio of cake to frosting in my opinion. There are baking times in the notes if you do want to make it in a smaller pan though. The photos on this page feature a cake that was baked in a 10×15 inch pan.
What is considered a sheet cake?
A sheet cake is a single layer cake baked in a large, flat pan, usually rectangular. It’s usually 2 inches deep, but as you can see in this recipe, the height of the cake will vary by the length and width of the pan you use.
Easy Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
FAQ
What is special about Texas sheet cake?
How long can cake sit out unrefrigerated?
Do you put cake in the fridge after baking?
Why is my Texas sheet cake dry?
Can you freeze Texas sheet cake?
Cool the Texas Sheet Cake completely, then cover with plastic wrap. It will keep well for about 2 months in the freezer. Allow to come to room temperature before serving. Making a Texas Sheet Cake from scratch is easy and delicious! Make two; one for now and freeze one for later! 5 from 19 votes ↑ Click stars to rate now!
How long does a Texas sheet cake last?
The cake needs to still be warm (just slightly cooled) when you pour the hot chocolate frosting on. So, you’ll need to make the cake and the frosting in the same sitting. Store any leftovers of this Texas sheet cake with buttermilk covered at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days.
What is a Texas sheet cake?
A Texas Sheet Cake is baked in a 10×15 jelly roll pan, making it larger than your average cake! It’s questionable where the cake even originated, it might not have been in Texas at all! If you have any knowledge of or ideas about where the name came from, I’d love to hear it in the comments! Does Texas Sheet Cake Need to Be Refrigerated?
How do you make Texas sheet cake?
Texas Sheet Cake is a classic decadent chocolate cake with a rich chocolate icing! Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease and flour a 10×15 jelly roll pan (or spray with baking spray). Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat and cook until the butter is melted.