Ina Garten Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
This Ina Garten Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is rich, soft and full of deep chocolate flavor. It is a big cake that feeds many people. It has a moist chocolate base and a warm fudge-style icing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Chocolate Icing:
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Grease a large sheet pan. Make sure the edges are fully covered for easy release.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking soda in a big bowl. Stir well for a smooth mix.
Heat Butter and Cocoa
- Melt butter, water and cocoa in a saucepan. Heat until smooth and shiny chocolate sauce forms.
Add Hot Mix to Dry
- Pour the warm cocoa mix into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until everything blends well.
Add Buttermilk and Eggs
- Mix in eggs and buttermilk. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and silky.
Add Vanilla Extract
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor. Stir well to make the chocolate taste deeper.
Bake the Cake
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake until the top looks set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Icing
- Heat butter, cocoa, and milk. Mix until smooth. Add powdered sugar and stir until thick.
Add Vanilla
- Add vanilla to the warm icing. Stir well to make it shiny and rich.
Pour Over Hot Cake
- Pour icing over the cake while it is hot. Let it spread naturally over the surface.
Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool. Slice into squares and serve with milk or coffee.
Notes
- Use fresh cocoa for rich flavor.
- Pour icing over the hot cake.
- Do not overbake the cake.
- Use buttermilk for extra moisture.
- Mix batter gently for soft texture.
- Use a large pan for a thin sheet.