Chocolate Sheet Cake II Recipe
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Chocolate Sheet Cake II

By: Beth Leslie 
"A very moist chocolate cake. Top with chocolate frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 11x17 inch sheet pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Heather   view full review
This is by far the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever made. I used milk because I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by FRICIA   view full review
We used to call this Dean's Sheet Cake. Lost the recipe when we remodeled our kitchen! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by amaz   view full review
I doubled the recipe and baked longer in an 11x15 sheet cake pan. It came out very well - very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by JESSIEJ   view full review
This was really delicious...but it turned out to be rather flat (and I can't imagine how you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by cicada77   view full review
Very good basic chocolate cake. I made the recipe as is and made 2 9" round pans. They came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by MAMA MIA   view full review
This cake turned out great. I doubled the recipe and used an 11 x 15" sheet cake pan. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by cheriturn   view full review
This cake tastes great, and isn't hard to make. I added chocolate chips, just because I'm a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by LACMOORE   view full review
I made this cake in a 9x13 inch pan and it turned out very well, even though I had to bake it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by shecaja   view full review
Fantastic!!! I added instant chocolate pudding to the recipe. Hmmm Hmmm good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by ANTIQUEBLONDIE   view full review
I love this easy cake..and will substitute sour milk (milk with lemon juice in it) for...

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