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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Thank you!! It reminds me of the kind that our mom used to make. YUMMY!!!
Made this today and it came out delicious. My sheet pan is just a smidgen smaller than the size in the recipe but it worked out fine. This one is going into my recipe collection.qHighly recommend!
Made this cake!! My whole family loved it!! I used walnuts because I don’t like store bought pecans. I go to a pecan farm in Bastrop, TX to get them in the fall. I’m making it again!!
This is a great receipe all wanted to try it out thanks.
Add some burnt sugar flavoring if you can find it. Really adds a great depth of flavor.
We love this cake sooo much and
Add a little cinnamon to the cake batter. It adds a lot.
Not bad. This was a quicker version of another Texas-style sheet cake recipe I just tried. The method is easier than the other recipes I looked up. I haven’t had Texas sheet cake before these last two cakes I made. I find the cake portion of this one very strong for my taste. Hence one less star.
I made it last night so easy and amazingly delicious
Holy cow !!! I love this recipe ! I love all your recipes. This will be a big hit for all the summer fun parties. Thank you. Your simply the best .
I’ve been eating Texas Sheet cake since I was a kid (50+ years) and have been making one version or another for 30 years. I have also cooked for literally dozens of people per week for the last 10 years. I know a hit when I see it! This is, hands down, the BEST Texas Sheet Cake recipe I have ever eaten. It is easy to make and full of deep chocolate flavor with the same old fashioned moist texture of the recipe my mom and grandma made. This is THE ONE ladies! Look no further! It has become a permanent part of my recipe collection. My compliments to the chef!
Do you think it’s better than the ones from old days which have butter in them? I’ve hesitated making this one just because of that. Would like to hear some opinions on that! Thanks