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Aunt Dorothy's Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
A rich, fudgy sheet cake with a decadent chocolate frosting, ready to serve in under 40 minutes.
★★★★☆
(70 reviews on Brown Eyed Baker)
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Prep time15 min
Bake time22 min
Total time37 min
Makes15
Ingredients
1
1 cup unsalted butter
2
1 cup water
3
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4
2 cups all-purpose flour
5
2 cups granulated sugar
6
1 teaspoon baking soda
7
½ teaspoon salt
8
2 eggs
9
½ cup sour cream
10
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11
½ cup unsalted butter
12
6 tablespoons milk
13
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
14
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15
4 cups powdered sugar
16
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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