Description
A moist and rich chocolate sheet cake that brings comfort and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in cocoa powder, then remove from heat.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Allow cake to cool before frosting.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg