The best Texas sheet cake recipe is more than just a dessert; it's a slice of Texan culture and a testament to the joy of indulgence. A rich chocolate cake is topped with a velvety chocolate frosting.
Preheat oven to 375 degree pan. Grease and flour a 15x9 inch jelly roll pan.
In a mixing bowl, place the flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Add in the hot water,greek yogurt, cocoa, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and continue beating mixture on medium speed until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Pour mixture into the 9×13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
Makes 20 slices.
In a mixer, blend together milk, powdered sugar, and butter at medium-high speed until frosting becomes light and fluffy (approximately 1-2 minutes). You may need to add more powdered sugar if necesary. (⅛ a cup at a time). Spread evenly over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
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Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.