Chocolate Sheet Cake

Dive into pure chocolate bliss with this decadent Chocolate Sheet Cake—your go-to dessert for any occasion! This easy-to-make recipe features a moist, tender cake with rich cocoa flavor, topped with a luscious, pour-over chocolate frosting that seeps into every bite. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pan wonder is perfect for feeding a crowd, making it a favorite for potlucks, birthdays, or weeknight cravings. The addition of tangy buttermilk ensures an ultra-moist texture, while optional chopped pecans add a delightful crunch to the fudgy topping. Whether served plain or with a scoop of ice cream, this classic chocolate sheet cake is guaranteed to impress! Perfect for searches related to "easy chocolate cake recipe," "sheet pan desserts," and "best chocolate cake for gatherings."

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Additional cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 0.33 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Gradually pour the butter and water mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter. Mix until everything is fully incorporated and no lumps remain.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine the powdered sugar, additional cocoa powder, and milk. Stir over low heat until smooth and warmed through.

Step 10

Pour the frosting over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly. If using chopped pecans, sprinkle them over the frosting before it sets.

Step 11

Allow the frosting to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1905.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5806.4

Total Fat 163.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 640.7mg	0%
Sodium 2780.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1097.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.4g	0%
Total Sugars 826.6g
Protein 74.0g	0%

Vitamin D 178.9IU	0%
Calcium 544.3mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 2468.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 71.3%