Rich, moist, chocolatey, and covered in luscious warm frosting – a true Southern classic!

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🍫 Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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🍫 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease a large 15×10-inch jelly roll pan or sheet pan.

2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

3️⃣ Prepare chocolate mixture:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the water and cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Bring just to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

4️⃣ Make the batter:
Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until almost combined, then add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
Mix until fully combined and smooth.

5️⃣ Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6️⃣ Make the frosting:
While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting:
In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

7️⃣ Frost the cake:
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the warm frosting over the hot cake.
Use a spatula to gently spread it evenly.

8️⃣ Cool and serve:
Let the cake cool slightly so the frosting sets, but it’s incredible while still a little warm too! 🥰

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🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Texas Sheet Cake is soft, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey with that iconic pour-over frosting that soaks into every delicious bite.
It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or treating yourself to something unforgettable — because nothing says “love” like a giant sheet of warm chocolate cake! 🍫❤️

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Would you also like a pecan-studded version (the Southern traditional twist)? 🌰🍫✨
I can send it right after if you want!