Light Chocolate Sheet Cake

Indulge in the rich yet surprisingly airy delight of our Light Chocolate Sheet Cake—a decadent dessert that won't weigh you down. Perfectly balanced with deep cocoa flavor and a tender, moist crumb, this cake combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and buttermilk to create a dessert that's both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. The secret lies in a splash of boiling water, which helps achieve the perfect texture while intensifying the chocolatey goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 25-minute bake, this one-pan wonder is ideal for weeknight treats, potlucks, or celebrations. Top it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light frosting for a beautifully simple finish that lets the chocolate shine. Your search for the ultimate chocolate cake recipe ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 cups Buttermilk
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Boiling water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gradually stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin, but that's okay). Mix until the water is fully incorporated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Step 9

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with your favorite light frosting for extra flair.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1140.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3101.4

Total Fat 141.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 398.8mg	0%
Sodium 3063.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 476.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.8g	0%
Total Sugars 264.7g
Protein 62.2g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 503.9mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 2472.9mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 55.7%