Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the icing:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup whole milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
1- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a large baking sheet (12×18 inches)
2- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
4- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
6- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth out the top.
7- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing the cake from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
9- To make the icing, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
10- Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the icing is smooth and glossy.
11- Pour the icing over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly over the top.
12- Let the icing set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake! You can customize the recipe by adding different flavors or ingredients to the cake batter, such as nuts, or using a different type of icing.
