Y’all, let me tell you about a recipe that’s gonna make your taste buds do the Texas two-step! As a Southern girl who loves spending time in my kitchen (probably too much time, if you ask my husband), I’ve perfected this heavenly Texas Sheet Cake that’ll have your whole family begging for seconds.
This isn’t just any ordinary cake, honey – it’s a rich, chocolate-packed sensation topped with a warm, gooey pecan frosting that’ll make you wanna slap your mama (but please don’t actually do that 😉).
Here’s what you’ll need for this bad boy:
For the Cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups sugar
– 1 cup butter
– 1 cup strong brewed coffee
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 2 beaten eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
For that heavenly frosting:
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder
– 1/3 cup milk
– 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Let’s get cooking:
1. Preheat that oven to 375°F (because a hot oven is like a good Texas summer – intense but necessary!)
1. Grease and flour a 15×10 inch baking pan. Trust me, you don’t want this masterpiece sticking!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Set aside.
1. In a saucepan, bring butter, coffee, and cocoa to a boil, stirring constantly. (This is where the magic happens, ladies!)
1. Pour this hot mixture over your flour mixture and stir until well blended.
1. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Mix until everything’s dancing together nicely.
1. Pour into your prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting (start this about 5 minutes before the cake is done):
1. Combine butter, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan.
2. Heat until butter melts, then remove from heat.
3. Add powdered sugar, pecans, and vanilla.
4. Pour over hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Let me tell y’all, this cake is better than finding the perfect pair of boots on sale! The warm frosting seeps into the cake, creating this incredible texture that’ll have everyone thinking you’re some kind of kitchen wizard.
Sweet friends, if you’ve made it this far and are drooling over your screen (I know I am!), don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouth-watering recipes! Drop a comment below and let me know if this cake made you the star of your next family gathering – I love hearing your success stories!
And between us girls (and guys!), this recipe pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk or, if you’re having that kind of day, a nice cup of coffee. No judgment here! 💁♀️
Now go on and get baking, y’all! And remember, calories don’t count when you’re making memories in the kitchen! 😉
