Chocolate Sheet Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
A rich and moist chocolate sheet cake that is perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the boiling water to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra richness, try adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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