Texas Sheet Cake III

Name: Texas Sheet Cake III
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup water; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 25 min 👥 18 servings 👁️ 5 views

I make this cake frequently; it's a standard recipe that makes the rounds at church regularly--at home in Texas. Now, I'm in Pennsylvania and am introducing it to my northern friends and fellow church-goers:). Enjoy it again! EXCELLENT with vanilla bean ice cream.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 18

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 18

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 463

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.4g 31%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 162mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 61.4g 22%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%

Total Sugars 47.9g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease one 9x13 inch cake pan.

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 ounces chocolate, and water.

Heat until chocolate is melted; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda.

Make a well in the center, and pour in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.

Add melted butter/chocolate mixture, and beat until smooth.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake tests done.

Five minutes before cake is done, make frosting.

To make frosting: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 2 ounces chocolate, and 6 tablespoons milk.