Sep 24 2026
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Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Inspired by Billy Can Can
Time1h 15m
Serves16

chocolate hazelnut icing, saloon-made nutella, coffee ice cream, candied orange

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Ingredients

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Cake

Icing

Garnish

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until smooth.

  4. 4

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased and floured 18x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Icing Preparation

  1. 5

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 6

    Mix Icing Ingredients

    Stir in cocoa powder until smooth, then remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, milk, and hazelnut extract, mixing until well combined.

  3. 7

    Ice the Cake

    Pour the icing over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve slices of the Texas Sheet Cake with a scoop of coffee ice cream and top with candied orange slices.

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