Best 6 Tex Mex Chocolate Sheet Cake The Best Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex and the decadent richness of chocolate. This article presents an enticing collection of Tex-Mex chocolate sheet cake recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the classic and beloved chocolate sheet cake infused with a hint of Tex-Mex spices to the innovative and unique tres leches cake topped with a rich chocolate ganache, each recipe promises a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a treasure trove of variations, this article equips you to create these delectable cakes with ease, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that fuses the zesty spirit of Tex-Mex with the irresistible allure of chocolate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE. EVER.



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This chocolate sheet cake is the size of Texas, moist beyond imagination, super rich, and chocolatey. All you need are basic ingredients.

Categories     Valentine's Day     baking     comfort food     dessert     main dish     snack

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. (heaping) cocoa powder
2 sticks butter
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 whole beaten eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 3/4 sticks butter
4 tbsp. (heaping) cocoa powder
6 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 lb. (minus 1/2 cup) powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together. Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
  • In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you've just made the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE A.K.A. BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER



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The classic Texas Sheet Cake is a fabulously moist and delicious chocolate cake covered in a rich chocolate frosting.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup butter
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup buttermilk or buttermilk substitute
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup OPTIONAL - finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a half-size sheet pan and set aside. (I use and LOVE this pan.)
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In a medium size saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter and then add the cocoa. Whisk to combine.
  • Add boiling water to the saucepan and allow the mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat. Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture, and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, vanilla and baking soda. Stir this mixture into the first mixture. Pour into your sheet cake pan (or the pan of your preference) and bake for 20 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add cocoa and whisk to combine, then remove from heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the pecans, if desired and stir to combine. Pour the frosting over the warm cake. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 236 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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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

THE ABSOLUTE BEST DARK CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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I have my share of sheet cakes over the years, this one is truly the best I have had--- the frosting recipe to go with this cake is recipe #89207 you may of coarse use your own favorite recipe. If you cannot make brewed coffee just use 1 heaping teaspoon of instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 cup boiling water. This makes a huge moist rich deep chocolate cake which makes it great for a potluck or a children's birthday party :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter (cut into pieces, can use half butter and half margarine)
1 cup brewed strong coffee (hot or cold)
1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar, plus
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup mini chocolate chip (can use a little more if desired)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream or 1/3 cup unwhipped whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a medium chocolate flavour) or 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a dark chocolate flavor)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F (oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Line bottom of a 17 x 11-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper.
  • For the cake; in a saucepan combine the butter with brewed coffee and sifted cocoa powder; bring to a boil then simmer for about 30 seconds, remove from heat then place in a large heat-proof or plastic bowl.
  • Add in sugar and vanilla whisk until all the sugar granules are dissolved; cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in eggs and sour cream together until well blended then add to the chocolate mixture; mix until blended.
  • In a small bowl mix together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate batter and mix until combined (batter will be thin).
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into prepared jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes (watch closely this cake takes very little time to bake!).
  • Cool cake completely before slicing.
  • For the frosting; cream the butter in a medium bowl.
  • Add in desired amount of cocoa powder, vanilla and confectioners sugar and cream; beat using an electric mixer until desired consistancy is achieved (you may need additional cream or confectioners sugar).
  • Frost cooled cake.

TEX-MEX SHEET CAKE



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Rich Mexican flavors of cocoa, cinnamon and coffee under a chocolate glaze.

Provided by ANNMILLER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup slivered, toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine. Stir in water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cocoa mixture, then stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
  • For the coffee glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Mix in 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar. Stir until blended. Fold in the almonds. Spread glaze over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

TEXAS CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



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I love this simple chocolate cake recipe!

Provided by floyd8090

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1 cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15 1/2x10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bring water, 1 cup margarine, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder to a boil in a large saucepan; remove from heat and stir in flour, white sugar, and salt. Beat eggs, sour cream, and baking soda in a bowl; stir into flour mixture until just blended. Pour batter into prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup margarine, milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a boil in another saucepan; remove from heat and stir in confectioner's sugar until icing is smooth. Spread icing over cake immediately after removing from oven. Allow cake to cool before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 292 mg, Sugar 42.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. 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 with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings. Chocolate chips, nuts, and sprinkles are all great options.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex chocolate sheet cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and spicy kick, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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