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Texas Sheet Cake

Interestingly, Texas Sheet Cake has earned the nickname "Texas Funeral Cake" because it's commonly brought to funerals in Texas. Its large, chocolatey goodness is ideal for feeding a crowd and offering comfort during challenging times.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 2 cup flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Frosting

  • 1 stick butter
  • 4 tbsp cocoa
  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Prepare Cookie Sheet:

  • Grease a large cookie sheet.

Make the Cake Batter:

  • In a saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa. Bring to a boil.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the chocolate mixture, blending well.
  • Blend in the eggs, sour cream, and baking soda until smooth.

Bake:

  • Pour the batter into the greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Prepare Frosting:

  • While the cake is baking, melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Add cocoa and milk; heat just until the mixture starts to bubble.
  • Remove from heat and gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Stir in the chopped walnuts.

Frost the Cake:

  • Frost the cake as soon as it is removed from the oven. Spread the frosting evenly and let it set.