TINY TEXAS SHEET CAKES

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These tiny sheet cakes boast a homemade chocolate flavor as big as Texas itself, reports Hope Meece from her home in Ambia, Indiana. "The cakes are moist, freeze well unfrosted and always bring compliments," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
2 tablespoons beaten large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; stir into butter mixture. Add egg and milk; mix well. , Pour into two 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; add milk and cocoa. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cakes. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Dave L
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These cakes were the perfect size for a party. They're also really easy to make.


Lesego Moremi
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I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but I loved these cakes. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the chocolate.


Vicky Trayvilla
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These cakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nastase Alexandra
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These cakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious.


Vanessa Simagan
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I've made these cakes several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Zeeshan Arif
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These cakes were a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Pintica Daniel
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These cakes are so moist and flavorful. I love the chocolate cake with the vanilla frosting.


Mathan Raj
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I'm not a baker, but these cakes were so easy to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.


By Jani 4u
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These cakes are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and they always disappear quickly.


Hjh Gghu
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I had some trouble getting the frosting to spread smoothly, but other than that these cakes were easy to make and tasted great.


Gary Clow
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These cakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


tevin
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These cakes are so cute and delicious! I love the chocolate cake with the cream cheese frosting.


Vikas Sharma
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I've made these cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Aobakwe Tautona
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These tiny Texas sheet cakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.