Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 16 servings
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×18-inch sheet pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
3. In a saucepan, combine butter, oil, water, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, then pour into dry ingredients and stir well.
4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir into the batter until smooth.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa and milk. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
7. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans if using.
8. Pour warm frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Why You’ll Love It

This Texas sheet cake is rich, easy to make, and perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or anytime you want a nostalgic chocolate treat with minimal effort!