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Texas Sheet Cake IV

SUBMITTED BY: MAGGIE MCGUIRE PHOTO BY: Valerie's Kitchen

"This chocolate cake is made in a jelly roll pan and uses dark cocoa rather than unsweetened chocolate."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 10x15 jelly roll pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour jelly roll pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and white sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, shortening, coffee, and 1/4 cup cocoa until boiling. Stir frequently. Pour chocolate mixture over flour and sugar. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread into jelly roll pan.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  5. While cake bakes, prepare frosting. Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, milk and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread warm frosting over cake as soon as it is taken from the oven. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Robin Shiflett
Just wonderful! In my opinion, it just isn't authentic Texas sheet cake without the addition... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by HARMET
this recepie didn't work well for us because we made three sheet cakes at one time and weren't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by Avon Lady Lisa
It was good, although I've had better Texas sheet cakes. I didnt notice the coffee taste, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by JJNEWNAM
I made this cake for my husband's birthday. I must say, I was a little disappointed. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by cmorr
This was good! I would probably add cinnamon next time. I used a Hylander Grog flavored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by CHIQUITAT
I made this recipe tonight to have for Sunday dinner. We are having a baby dedication at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by love2cook
I made this today to go along with my Mother's Day meal. The cake was wonderfully moist and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Maddle
This cake was very easy and just delicious. It is very VERY sweet. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by PATWEIGAND
This was a wonderful recipe. I have made this before but never did use coffee. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Debbie Mowatt