This incredibly moist Texas Sheet Cake is perfect for any occasion. A no-fuss cake filled with chopped pecans. A quick fix if you are craving for something sweet but not too sweet. This is heavenly delicious, outrageously rich topped with perfectly sweet chocolate frosting. It is a classic Texas dessert recipe to keep.
How To Make it
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10×15 inch pan.
Step 2
Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
Step 3
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4
For the icing: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Stir in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended.
Spread frosting over warm cake.