Texas Sheet Cake

Everything is bigger—and better!—in the Lonestar State, as this large chocolate sheet cake pleasantly proves.

Save & Share
+
  • Servings 24
false
( 6 ) Ratings

6 Ratings

5 Stars 25%

4 Stars 38%

3 Stars 0%

2 Stars 38%

1 Stars 0%

Member Reviews ( 2 )
54eb7c49-64f3-4d32-9ec7-8ddcf01a6c1c
  • ingredients 8
  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total Time 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

1
box devil's food cake mix
1/2
cup sour cream
1
cup water
2
tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2
tablespoons butter, softened or vegetable oil
3
eggs
1
container rich & creamy chocolate frosting
3/4
cup chopped pecans

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • 2 In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, water, cocoa, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • 3 Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool about 45 minutes.
  • 4 Spoon frosting into small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds, stirring once, until pourable. Spread frosting over cake; sprinkle with pecans.

EXPERT TIPS

toggle

Expert Tips

To get the most flavor from the pecans, toast them before sprinkling on top of the cake. Spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool.

Adding cocoa is a great way to give extra chocolate punch to a devil’s food cake mix.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
(
Calories from Fat
80),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
8g
8%
(Saturated Fat
3g,
3%
Trans Fat
1g
1%
),
Cholesterol
30mg
30%;
Sodium
220mg
220%;
Total Carbohydrate
27g
27%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
17g
17%
),
Protein
2g
2%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
4%;
Iron
6%;
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

Write a Review
silentgal report Posted Apr. 25, 2011 11:38 AM
We did this recipe for Easter yesterday, was very disappointed in it. I have always had texas sheet cake that was dense and heavier textured, this one just tasted like a thin piece of chocolate cake. ok just not what we wanted.
luv2cooknbake report Posted Feb. 5, 2011 3:49 PM
Excellent base for Mocha chocolate pecan cake! I made a few changes by adding 1 Tbsp Espresso Powder and 1/2 cup pecans to the batter and baking in 10 x 13" pan. I also added 1 Tbsp Espresso powder to chocolate frosting, cut into squares, and topped each slice of cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate curls. Easy and got rave reviews.

© 2013 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved

Widget_loggedout
Advertisement

Save Money on Your Favorite Brands

SAVE 60¢
when you buy ONE BOX Trix® cereal
SAVE 60¢
when you buy ONE BOX Reese’s® Puffs® cereal
SAVE 60¢
when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal