Best 6 Double Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our decadent Double Chocolate Sheet Cake. This classic dessert is elevated with an intense chocolate flavor, achieved by combining cocoa powder and melted chocolate in both the cake batter and the rich, creamy chocolate frosting. The result is a moist, tender crumb and a luscious frosting that will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. This article provides two variations of the recipe: a classic version and a gluten-free version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this irresistible treat. Additionally, we've included a guide to making a homemade chocolate frosting from scratch, perfect for those who prefer a more artisanal touch.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



Grandma's Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake image

This is hands-down my all-time favorite cake! I fell in love making it after my grandmother shared the recipe with me. This cake is super quick, easy, and fun to make! Definitely recommend this for first time bakers and anyone else who would love to take a bite out of a delicious chocolate Texas sheet cake.

Provided by Bekah Miller

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup salted butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch cake pan.
  • Combine butter, water, and cocoa powder for cake in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Add melted butter mixture to the flour mixture, then add buttermilk-egg mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract for the frosting in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts, then stir in powdered sugar. Spread frosting over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Chocolate Sheet Cake image

Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for my son's 11th birthday party last fall. The children were full after eating pizza, veggies and dip, etc. - but each of them asked for seconds! -Dianne Medwid, Dauphin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 15x10-x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Spread over hot cake; immediately sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Quick Double-Chocolate Sheet Cake image

Provided by Ghillie James

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Birthday     Family Reunion     Party     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 to 14 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup superfine sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, dissolved in 3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water to make a smooth paste
1 2/3 cups less 1 tablespoon self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips chocolate buttons, smarties, or fresh raspberries, to decorate
For the frosting
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water to make a paste
5 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, place the softened butter, sugar, eggs, and dissolved cocoa. Sift over the flour and baking powder. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it is pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Using a metal spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Turn the mixture into the greased pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until risen and springy to the touch. Cool slightly before turning out onto a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cool, in a bowl, place all the frosting ingredients and, using the hand mixer, beat together well. Spread over the cake. Run a fork across the surface of the frosting to create a wavy pattern of lines.

DOUBLE FUDGE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Double Fudge Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

21/2 cups all-purpose flour
11/2 cups good cocoa powder
21/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
3 tablespoons brewed coffee
24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
M&M's candy for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on high speed until light, approximately 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla and mix well. Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. On low speed, add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture alternately in thirds, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix the batter only until blended.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before frosting.
  • Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it's thickened.
  • Spread the frosting evenly on the cake. Have the children decorate the cake with M&M's.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE



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A rich, thick, completely double chocolate layer cake that is constructed from scratch. This is a cake that never gets old in any gathering.

Provided by BBASSO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup unsalted butter
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
2 eggs
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Add melted chocolate mixture, buttermilk, and eggs. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cakes spring back when gently pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream just to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips; mix until frosting is smooth and starts to thicken.
  • Place 1 cooled cake layer on a cake plate. Spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with second layer. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 119.4 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 55.5 g

DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Enjoy this rich and delicious chocolate cake - ready for baking in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 eggs
1 cup miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of desired pan(s) with shortening; lightly flour. For cupcakes, place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat all ingredients except chocolate chips with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan(s) or divide among muffin cups.
  • Bake as directed below or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan(s) to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 13x9-inch rectangle 40 to 45 minutes two 9x5-inch loaves 35 to 40 minutes two 8-inch rounds 40 to 45 minutes two 9-inch rounds 35 to 40 minutes two 9-inch squares 35 to 40 minutes 24 regular-size muffin cups 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the batter to mix together smoothly and evenly.
  • Use a good quality cocoa powder. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This double chocolate sheet cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and fudgy or light and fluffy, this cake is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this double chocolate sheet cake a try.

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