Texas Sheet Cake VI

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This chocolate sheet cake is made with coffee and sour cream. Included is a recipe for frosting which should be spread on the cake while it is still very warm. It is VERY rich. My daughter encouraged me to submit the recipe on-line. Hope you like it as much as we do.

Submitted by Sister Paula Pemberton
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 12x18 inch sheet pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee

  • 1 cup butter

  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup butter

  • 6 tablespoons milk

  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch sheet pan. In a saucepan, combine coffee, 1 cup butter and 5 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well, then beat in cocoa mixture. Spread into prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost while still warm.

  4. To make the Frosting: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, milk and 6 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and blend in the confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and chopped pecans. Spread on cake while still warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

710 Calories
36g Fat
96g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 710
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 19g 93%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 96g 35%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 75g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 210mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.