Y’all, let me tell you about a mouthwatering Texas treat that’ll have your family fighting over the last bite! As a Southern gal who’s spent countless hours perfecting this recipe, I can guarantee this Texas Sheet Cake with Pecan Praline Topping is absolutely to die for.
Listen up, sugar – this isn’t your average sheet cake. This bad boy is rich, decadent, and more Texas-sized than my mama’s hair in the ’80s!
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour (don’t you dare use self-rising!)
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup strong brewed coffee (trust me on this one!)
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder
For that heavenly praline topping:
– 1 cup butter
– 1 cup chopped pecans (because we’re fancy like that!)
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup milk
– 2 cups powdered sugar
Now honey, let me walk you through this…
First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 15×10 inch baking pan – and yes, size matters here!
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring butter, coffee, and cocoa to a boil (y’all, your kitchen’s gonna smell amazing!). Pour this hot mixture over your dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Add your buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until everything’s dancing together beautifully. Pour into your prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Now for the best part – that praline topping! While your cake is baking, melt butter in a saucepan, add pecans, brown sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly (don’t you dare walk away!). Remove from heat and beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
Pour this liquid gold over your hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it cool completely – I know it’s hard to wait, but patience is a virtue, sweetie!
This cake is perfect for church potlucks, family gatherings, or just because it’s Tuesday and you deserve something special! The coffee brings out the chocolate flavor something fierce, and that praline topping? Lord have mercy!
Before you run off to make this slice of heaven, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes that’ll make your taste buds do the Texas two-step! Drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out – I love hearing from y’all! And if you made any tweaks, spill the tea, honey! We’re all friends here in this kitchen! 💕ðŸ¤
Now scoot on over to that kitchen and get baking! And remember, calories don’t count when you’re cooking with love! 😘
