A crowd-pleasing thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans.
Have you ever had Texas sheet cake?
Where Does Texas Sheet Cake Come From?
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The origins of this cake are murky.
Regardless of its origins, this cake is truly a crowd-pleaser.
What Makes an Authentic Texas Sheet Cake?
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Feel free to use it if you have some on hand.
Bake in a Sheet Panor Change It Up!
This will make about 36 slices.
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It is so thin that it can quickly dry out if left too long in the oven.
Bakejustuntil a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top springs back to the touch.
To slice, serve the cake straight from the pan.
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This cake also freezes well, too.
Loosen the plastic wrap and bring it to room temperature on the counter for a few hours before serving.
Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
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In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder.
Whisk until melted and smooth, and then bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove from the heat.
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Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients until combined.
Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, followed by the baking soda, until combined.
Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla.
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Beat in the powdered sugar with an electric mixer or by hand.
Pour the hot frosting over the still-warm cake and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans, (and/or other toppings).
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Allow to set, then serve immediately or cool completely and cover to serve later.
you might also wrap the cake well in foil or plastic wrap and freeze.
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