The Most Amazing Texas Sheet Cake is light and fluffy with a deliciously decadent cooked frosting on top. Sprinkle on some chopped pecans or walnuts and you have a sheet cake that people will rave over!
After receiving an insane number of requests, we’ve taken our recipe for The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake and turned it into a Texas Sheet Cake that is absolute perfection. A simple cake batter is made using just one bowl which keeps things nice and easy on this cake. The real highlight of a Texas Sheet Cake is a cooked frosting that is poured over the cake while it is still warm. The cake is often finished off chopped nuts.
Can I make this in a 9×13 pan?
This recipe can be made in a 9×13 pan, however, it will require a longer baking time. A 9×13 cake generally takes 35-40 minutes to bake.
Nuts or no nuts? Do I have to put nuts on a Texas Sheet Cake?
Chopped pecans or walnuts are often spotted on a Texas Sheet Cake. They are completely optional, of course, especially if you are allergic. You can stir the nuts into the frosting itself before pouring it over the cake, or you can sprinkle them on top. It’s up to you!
What size of a sheet cake pan do you use to make Texas Sheet Cake?
Sheet cakes are generally made in an 13×18-inch sheet pan that’s also known as a baker’s half sheet. These sheet pans are common household pans as they are the perfect size to fit into a regular standard size home oven.
Storage Instructions:
Store your cake in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Watch the video below where we will walk you through every step of the recipe with a video demonstration.
Easy and tasty.
Absolutely fabulous, delicious cake!
Much the same as my Texas Sheet cake.. which goes back 70 years maybe. It is very good!
What do you do differently?
So easy to make. With every bite we were saying yummy.
Just made this today and it is so good! Very easy and so delicious. I use powdered buttermilk and it works out great. My batter was thinner than yours looked and it took a little longer to bake. Love this recipe and would love some other flavor sheet cakes in the future.
Amazing taste! This is the second recipe of yours that I try. I couldn’t stop saying yummy with each bite. Thank you for sharing it!
God bless you!
Hey Rachel,
I’ve watched loads of your videos on YouTube- absolutely love them.
I was just wondering why you don’t have your Most Amazing Chocolate Cake recipe on your website anymore, as your Texas Sheet Cake recipe uses the same recipe, but just less of everything. Is it because it’s an older one?
I was just wondering i you could get it back on. No Pressure!!! 🙂
William Cook.
The chocolate cake is still around : https://thestayathomechef.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-cake/
Iwas born and raised in Texas. Lived here all my life. I’ve been eating Texas sheet cakes for over 50 years. Covered dish gatherings, church functions, family get togethers, etc. I consider myself an expert. And I thought I mage a mean Texas sheet cake untill I tried this recipe. This is damn good. This is perfect. It’s easy to make. It’s super moist. The icing melts in your mouth. My kids and grandkids all say its the best they’ve ever had. And they’ve had a bunch.
Thank you Rachel for another great recipe.
Just remember, if it’s a true Texas sheet cake you have to use pecans. Not walnuts.
Thanks Again,
Ken C.
Foet Worth Texas
One of the best compliments I could receive! Thank you!
Love this recipe…., fabulous flavour and texture
Always a hit!
Delicious!