Chocolate Sheet Cake

The first chocolate cake recipe dates back to 1764, and it was made without any chocolate. Instead, it used cocoa powder and was flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chocolate Sheet Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Boiling water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in boiling water and pour the mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix well.
4. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter. Beat until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
9. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.