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Chocolate Sheet Cake II

SUBMITTED BY: Beth Leslie  PHOTO BY: bizzymomma 

"A very moist chocolate cake. Top with chocolate frosting."
Chocolate Sheet Cake II Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 38 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 11x17 inch sheet pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x17 inch sheet cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar and baking soda. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk. Set aside. In a saucepan combine butter, oil, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil and stir until smooth. Slowly blend into the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by FRICIA 
We used to call this Dean's Sheet Cake. Lost the recipe when we remodeled our kitchen! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Heather 
This is by far the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever made. I used milk because I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by amaz 
I doubled the recipe and baked longer in an 11x15 sheet cake pan. It came out very well - very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by cheriturn 
This cake tastes great, and isn't hard to make. I added chocolate chips, just because I'm a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by JESSIEJ 
This was really delicious...but it turned out to be rather flat (and I can't imagine how you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by cicada77 
Very good basic chocolate cake. I made the recipe as is and made 2 9" round pans. They came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by MAMA MIA 
This cake turned out great. I doubled the recipe and used an 11 x 15" sheet cake pan. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by shecaja 
Fantastic!!! I added instant chocolate pudding to the recipe. Hmmm Hmmm good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by LACMOORE 
I made this cake in a 9x13 inch pan and it turned out very well, even though I had to bake it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by ANTIQUEBLONDIE 
I love this easy cake..and will substitute sour milk (milk with lemon juice in it) for... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Sheet Cake II

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 189

  • Total Fat: 9.2g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 92mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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