Description
A rich and moist chocolate sheet cake topped with warm, glossy chocolate frosting that melts into the cake, making it perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or an easy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch sheet pan.
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, hot water, and cocoa powder, heating until melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the cake is set.
- While the cake bakes, heat butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan for the frosting.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake and spread evenly before serving.
Notes
- Pour the frosting while the cake is still warm for the best texture.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
- The cake tastes even better after a few hours once the frosting sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chocolate sheet cake, chocolate frosting, easy chocolate cake, homemade sheet cake, crowd pleasing dessert