Ingredients
To create this tremendous Texas sheet cake, gather the necessary ingredients, which can be divided into two main categories: The Base and The Frosting.
The Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or buttermilk substitute
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
The Frosting
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions on the next page 👇👇