Texas Sheet Cake is an easy, beloved dessert that can be known for its moist, chocolate base and rich icing that’s poured over the cake while it’s still warm for a smooth, fudgy finish. The secret to this cake being extra soft is the addition of sour cream, and the pecans in the icing, which are optional but a nice nod to good old Southern cooking, will add crunch. Ideal for parties, this big crowd-pleasing cake is meant to serve straight from the pan — easy, gratifying and decadently delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
So Easy: Minimal steps and no specialized gear required!
Crowd-Friendly: This cake is baked in a sheet pan, yielding lots of servings.
Ultra Moist and Chocolatey: Sour cream and cocoa unite for a super-rich, moist cake with a deep chocolate flavor.
A Classic Southern Dessert: This is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Key Ingredients:
Butter: A key to richness and moisture, producing a soft crumb that enhances the flavor of chocolate.
Cocoa Powder: Cocoa is used in both the cake and frosting, lending a deeply chocolatey flavor that’s perfectly harmonized by, yes, the sugar.
Sour Cream: Sour cream adds moisture and a bit of tang that ensure that the cake will stay moist and that the flavor will be balanced.
Vanilla Extract: The vanilla balances the chocolatey flavor and gives a nice warm hue to the cake and icing.
Pecans: Chopped pecans are optional, but traditional, crunchy topping that complements the icing.
