Description
This Perfect Chocolate Sheet Cake stands out with its rich chocolate flavor, simple preparation, and key ingredients like buttermilk and coffee. Perfect for gatherings and serving a crowd, it’s a delicious choice for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (219 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (240 g) buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup (112 g) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (237 g) freshly brewed hot coffee, or hot water
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks / 340 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups (500 g) confectioners' sugar
- ¾ cup (88.5 g) cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch table salt
- 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Slowly add hot coffee or water and mix until just combined, making sure to scrape down the bowl as necessary.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then tap the pan on the countertop to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of espresso powder to the batter.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg