*instructions
1.
Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a 9 * 13 inch cake pan. Line with parchment, leave a 2-inch overhang on long sides. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in cocoa, then 1 cup water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Pour over the flour mixture and mix. Stir in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.
3.
Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top with an offset spatula. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean, 22 to 24 minutes.
4.
Frosting: In a small saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and cream to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from fire; stir in vanilla sugar and confectioner. Let stand until warm before using.
5.
Transfer cake to pan on wire rack; let cool 15 minutes. Pour the frosting over the cake. (For a more elegant presentation, remove cake from pan with parchment and place on serving platter before frosting.) Sprinkle with pecans and let cool before serving.
Notes:
Here are some additional notes on Texas Sheet Cake:
– Texas Sheet Cake is sometimes also known as “Texas Brownies” or “Texas Chocolate Cake.”
– The cake batter is typically mixed by hand rather than with a mixer, which helps to give the cake its dense, fudgy texture.
– The buttermilk in the recipe helps to tenderize the cake and gives it a slight tangy flavor.
– Some variations of the recipe call for the addition of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, which are sprinkled over the top of the icing.
– While the traditional Texas Sheet Cake is chocolate, there are also variations that use other flavors, such as lemon or pumpkin.
– Texas Sheet Cake is a great make-ahead dessert, as it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
– To serve, the cake is typically cut into squares or rectangles and served on a plate or in a paper cupcake liner.
– Texas Sheet Cake is a popular dessert in the southern United States and is often served at barbecue restaurants, diners, and other casual eateries.
Enjoy !