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Chocolate Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake

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A rich and moist Chocolate Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake topped with a warm, fudgy chocolate frosting that melts into the cake. This easy crowd-pleasing dessert is baked in a sheet pan, making it perfect for parties, holidays, and family gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter (cake)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (cake)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (frosting)
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (frosting)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×18-inch sheet pan.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa powder. Heat until melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add warm chocolate mixture to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, then add to batter and combine.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 17–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For frosting, heat butter, milk, and cocoa powder until boiling, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir in vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Pour warm frosting over slightly cooled cake and spread evenly.
  10. Allow frosting to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overbake or the cake will become dry.
  • Pour frosting while cake is warm for a fudgy finish.
  • Add chopped nuts like pecans for extra crunch.
  • Use espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
  • Store at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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