CHOCOLATE-BUTTERMILK SHEET CAKE

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Provided by Mary Charlotte McCall

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Winter     Bon Appétit     Florida     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pound powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch baking sheet. Whisk 1 cup water, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Whisk in sugar, flour, salt, then buttermilk and eggs. Spread batter in prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle batter with semisweet chocolate chips. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake in pan to rack.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 cup margarine in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar, whole milk, remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool cake completely in pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Cut into 24 pieces.

Harley Brand
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This cake was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was so smooth and creamy. It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Neveen Abdelhamid
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This cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would make it again, but I would add some extra moisture to the batter.


talat bugti
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved it and so did all of her friends. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Daniel Pinto
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Suresh Gautam
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Genesis Ramos
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again.


Mu Chit
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Endulge Therapy
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This cake was divine! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was so smooth and creamy. It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.


MR_ HASSONI
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would make it again, but I would add some extra moisture to the batter.


Daz Lynch
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This cake was so good! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


julianna archer
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and delicious. I love the chocolate frosting too, it's so rich and creamy. This is a great recipe for a classic chocolat


Annie Annie
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sam Epperson
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The buttermilk made it moist and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


eliud murimi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sharon Masendeke
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved it and so did all of his friends. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Shana Irani (Darshana)
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This chocolate buttermilk sheet cake was a hit! It was moist, rich, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the buttermilk in the batter, it gave the cake a really nice tang. I also loved the chocolate frosting, it was so smooth and creamy.