Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake

A Rich and Fudgy Chocolate Cake with a Glossy Homemade Frosting

If you’re looking for a chocolate dessert that’s soft, deeply flavorful, and incredibly moist, this Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake is a must-try. It’s topped with a rich, glossy chocolate frosting that sinks slightly into the cake, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cake

• Ultra-moist texture with rich chocolate flavor

• Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any chocolate craving

• Quick and easy sheet cake format

• Frosting comes together while the cake bakes

• Made with everyday pantry staples

This cake delivers big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup water

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp salt

For the frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ⅓ cup milk

• 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to thickness)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

To make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

3. In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa powder, and water to a boil. Pour over the flour mixture and mix well.

4. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

To make the frosting:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa and milk over medium heat.

2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and thickened.

3. Pour the warm frosting over the warm cake. Spread evenly.

4. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

• Store in the fridge for a fudgier texture

• Best enjoyed within 3–4 days

Storage Tips

• Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days

• Refrigerate for longer shelf life (up to 5 days)

• Can be frozen in individual slices, wrapped tightly

Final Thoughts

This Moist Chocolate Sheet Cake is the kind of recipe that never fails. It’s rich, decadent, and the frosting soaks into the cake for a fudge-like finish. Make it once, and it will become a staple in your dessert rotation!

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