Easy Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

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Always amazing AND delicious, sometimes easy 😋

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All of the above....

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Or all three!

[@FruScarpia]

😂who doesn’t love that?

[@Spaceangel1]

I’ve made this cake 5 times since this video hit , for my kids , neighbors, coworkers and everyone loves it . This is honestly the best chocolate cake recipe from scratch that I’ve ever had . You Rock ! Thank you !!!❤

[@Appaddict01]

These are some really good from scratch chocolate cakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImle5uEpbV1hZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbInoOulLNkj8U

[@robasiansensation3118]

My mom used to make this for me for my birthday when I was a teenager. This is so soft and good, it's almost like a brownie. I just had my 56th birthday and I was just thinking about finding this recipe. NEVER searched for it or looked anywhere. Just a thought. And same day-randomly this popped up in my youtube suggestions. I of course just subbed. Thank you Universe, and thank you preppy kitchen :)

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Cuz they listen to you

[@robasiansensation3118]

@@hotpinkjalapenos I'm also learning that is true at age 56 :)

[@aerocoaster3252]

Yes, boiled milk icing and hot milk cake, too, would be great.

[@phoenix2.020]

I love sheet cakes. Especially on birthdays. This makes me want to go to Texas and have one. Nothing like a good Texan sheet cake! 😋 😋

[@PreppyKitchen]

I totally agree!

[@danl4238]

I recommend making this in an 11x17 jelly roll pan as using a cookie sheet makes the cake too thin. Also, most recipes include cinnamon and buttermilk. Native Texan here, and my mom made this for my birthday each year until her passing. Now I make one for myself each birthday to remember her kind gesture.

[@Appaddict01]

Sour cream is a good replacement for buttermilk.

[@Alberto-qn6lp]

We're sorry for your mom's passing 😔 hope everything is going well there 😊

[@independent4570]

Yes! Cinnamon is essential to get the real TX taste!

[@notabot3375]

My grandmother had a recipe of this from the early 50's called "Texas Public School Chocolate Sheet Cake". She said the lady she got the recipe from was a cafeteria worker in Wichita Falls. This was a favorite school lunch dessert in Texas. We had it at least into the early 90's in school where I went.

[@sherylcannistra4727]

I used to make this often when I lived in ohio. My daughter in law was born and raised in Texas and had never heard of it. 🤣 It's so moist and delicious 😋. I haven't made this in years. I think I will make it soon.

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Sheryl, Can I ask you a question?

[@shopgirl8680]

I'm from west Texas but had never heard of this cake until KZbin. Last month, someone from church brought brought this cake. It was absolutely delicious. 😋 She used the pioneer woman's recipe. I will have to try this one.

[@TheSkeetergirl]

My late baby brother used to call this treat a “Sheep Cake.” It was his favorite from the time he was a toddler till his death from cancer in 2017 at 56 years of age. This made me smile, thank you for the stroll. 😊

[@youretoopolitical8611]

Sending a hug for you and your brother's spirit.

[@Sierrawoodard727]

Aw I’m so sorry may he rest in peace ❤

[@TheSkeetergirl]

@@youretoopolitical8611 Thank you for your kindness.😊

[@TheSkeetergirl]

@@Sierrawoodard727 Thank you so much for the kind words.😊

[@305heat_]

Rest well,Sir.

[@SandiHooper]

I was so surprised that you didn’t hit this with a kiss of your vanilla! I’ve had this once several years ago and have been craving it since. Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@donnabush7938]

I’m from Texas and grew up eating this cake. We call it ‘30 Minute Chocolate Cake.’ Our version doesn’t use sour cream, but it’s still my favorite!

[@Sister_Felinity_Imaculata]

This was literally the first thing my mom had me make as a little girl. I've been baking it for over 40 years now, and it's always delicious. I'm from southeast Texas and have never heard anyone refer to it as a "Texas" sheet cake. It was always just "chocolate sheet cake." Oh, and you can totally leave out the sour cream. It's good either way.

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Jennifer , Can I ask you a question?

[@midwestlittlesugar]

I was born and raised in Texas and loved this cake growing up. It was a staple sold at all high school sports events. I believe the origins of this cake came from the numerous German immigrants that settled in South central and East central Texas in the mid 1800’s. They adapted the recipe to the ingredients that were available to them. Pecan trees are plentiful to that area, thus the chopped pecans topping the cake. I grew up and ran around the Weimar, Schulenburg and Columbus, Texas area. There is also a white sheet cake version, but chocolate is my favorite. The ones I grew up eating were made with buttermilk instead of sour cream.

[@lorismitherman8744]

I’m from Texas and have made this delicious cake for years! Please give this a try y’all will love it

[@cindymolesky3492]

It looks delicious! You have mastered the key to a great video. The video gets started right away, not a lot of "filler" talk in between that makes viewers lose interest.

[@gailjordan9250]

In the 1980's in Texas, this cake showed up at every potluck. Whether a workplace lunch or casual gathering, this cake was there. My friends and I simply referred to it as, "That Cake". The recipe I use for it was from a friend of an acquaintance whose name was Carol. Around my house the cake was called Carol's Cake due to the recipe. My sons are now in their mid-thirties, the cake has become known to the public as Texas sheet cake, but when asked to bring it to a family gathering the request is still for Carol's Cake. Thank you Carol, whoever you are.

[@denisegrimm3230]

Ours was called "Marsha's Cake" for my mom's friend who passed it on to us. Used buttermilk instead of sour cream. Lots of birthdays with this cake and homemade vanilla ice cream in the 1970s Kansas.

[@RitaMcConville]

I grew up in Wisconsin and this was in a church cookbook from the 70’s. It was called just “Sheet Cake” but for some reason, we called it Granny Cake. The only differences are buttermilk instead of sour cream and unsweetened chocolate instead of cocoa. I love this cake!

[@Michelle-Gx3jq]

I love texas sheet cake. The frosting is so heavenly! 🙃

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Michelle, How are you doing today?

[@lauriemasters5596]

I've never actually made a sheet cake, but you have me sold on this one! I can almost taste this delicious looking cake! Thank you!☺

[@mydobie130]

As a Texan, this reminds me of church pot lucks. Yummy. 😊

[@muscularviolist6734]

Looks like yet another winner🎉

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hey, thank you! hope you enjoy!

[@donnaconner1117]

I literally watch anything you give us!! Love you too much!!

[@dianethompson6363]

This has been a family favorite for years!

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Diane, Can I ask you a question?

[@jengus1951]

Yummy!!! Yes on the boiled frosting someday. Thanks!

[@thelmadickinson6811]

Texas sheet cake is a treasured family staple my great grandma used to make. Now that I’m a grandma,I’m carrying on the tradition as is my daughter.

[@aliceminor3533]

Never heard of a Texas Sheet Cake but, that sure looks good. I think I will try it. I made your bread pudding and it was great! Thanks for your recipes.

[@TimPrimeau]

you have such talent for baking. Your husband is lucky to have you😊

[@sharonwilbourne7256]

The warm cake is great with vanilla icecream. Messy, but great.

[@shihtzusrule9115]

My mom made this cake and it was called Mississippi Mud Cake and it called for buttermilk (I still remember her making her buttermilk, although she liked to drink buttermilk) and cinnamon in the cake.

[@nolanfrank582]

My Mom always made this for my birthday. I'm gonna have to pick up the baton!

[@clbudd]

I've made Texas Sheet Cake (not this recipe) with Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder and it's amazing!! I need to try this recipe.

[@tsimkins1960]

This looks perfect for a BBQ when we get warmer weather! I've been binging your channel.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Don't mention BBQ to me, it snowed here yesterday! 😂 Summer is coming though!

[@markwoodland3313]

John this looks so simple and delicious, thank you so so much for being such a great guy sharing your delicious recipes! Stay safe and thank you Mark in the UK

[@Tacha1007]

You rocked this recipe! Thank you!

[@pamelaquander8485]

when Rachel Ray was on food network channel, 30 minute meals, I love watching her show. she didn't do a lot of measuring, you cook just like her .I just saw your cookie video. and I know for sure I will gain some weight eating these delicious cookies 🥠. and making them.

[@amasigma]

YES!!! Please do an ermine frosting video. This is a game changer for those who usually hate the sickly sweet taste of most frostings.

[@JojoR1963]

My mom used to make this. My favorite memory is eating the leftover frosting in the pan.

[@lorraineyanez4301]

Oh my, I m from Texas and I haven't baked this. I must do it.

[@girlygirl5003]

That looks delicious. I recently made your chicken pot pie soup and it was delicious!! I also just ordered your cookbook. Can't wait to check it out.

[@janebeville7446]

A truly amazing cake!

[@ronnieg58]

I use buttermilk instead of water....it's very moist and tasty!!!

[@vwood2]

Delicious- thank you. Please, please give us a good recipe for boiled icing!! My mother’s chocolate cake with “7 minute boiled icing” was my absolute favourite growing up in the 60’s. I’ve tried several recipes over the years, but they always tastes sickly sweet. And they haven’t produced her wonderful fluffy inside, with a very thin outer shell texture mom’s had. 7:23

[@DeeDee-tq4cg]

Hey, just a thought. I lived in Texas for many years. Pecans are a staple in every desert. Texas is the third producer of pecans in the USA. Pecans are the TX state nut. 🤔 Is it because of the pecan frosting, that…this is how this sheet cake got its name?🤷‍♀️

[@dannymiller44]

Hello, Can I ask you a question?

[@juanitahooker1150]

I love Texas sheet cake. Have a slightly different recipe. But still the same texture. Yes I would like a recipe fir boiled frosting. Thank you.

[@kingstonxenachante2874]

Made it. It was amazing!

[@mariajoannou9936]

Oh that looks good.

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Maria, Can I ask you a question?

[@moonshadow3559]

Looks so delicious! Thank you for this recipe! Will try soon!

[@heatherprimm1198]

Can I use a food saver and freeze these with the frosting and for how long? I absolutely love these brought me back to my childhood when my mom made these. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@marvelboy74]

Yes please for boiled milk/Ermine frosting. Mine never turns out and I trust you to deliver on it. It's actually my preferred whoopie pie filling.

[@marystribling3104]

Chocolate is my favorite 😊😅❤

[@olgaminina]

Looks so delicious! I'm drooling😃💙💙💙

[@carlhansford6880]

I found that the 480g of of confectionery sugar/icing sugar in the chocolate icing was sickly sweet, so on my second bake I used 300g. I found this worked perfectly and you could literally eat it straight out the pan...

[@Az777]

Yes Yes! Please do the boiled milk frosting! And could you please do a CAROB recipe of some sort??

[@johnnybrown9505]

You're tutorials are awesome and entertaining. It seems that you don't like doing "take two's" and allow us to see your bloopers. Thanks for that. There is a dessert made with a gram cracker crust, pistachio made filling (cream cheese/cool whip) nuts on top. I don't have a name for it but if you know this dessert can you make it for us. Thanks

[@linaspatisserie]

So simple and incredibly delicious no doubt. I have to try this! 👨‍🍳👍🌺

[@tsilbaugh5314]

Boiled milk frosting? Why not! Anything you make looks fabulous!

[@BeckyA59]

Daaaang that looks so good

[@vicb5098]

Hi JK! This reminds me of sokolotapita cake. I spose I could use coffee instead of water in the cocoa mix, or rum! And BTW, I love boiled milk frosting, my mom's fave.

[@deloresleach9251]

What is the measurement of the sheet pan. This looks delicious. Yum

[@KristineT8]

Would love the recipe for Boiled Milk Frosting please!🥰

[@imeldacantu2437]

Looks delicious

[@WaterfallFW]

Yes, milk frosting.

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Debra, Can I ask you a question?

[@Zeldalou42377]

Yes on the boiled milk frosting, please!!

[@spreest9537]

I would love to see that video for the boiled milk frosting!

[@willishackney5227]

Speaking of boiled frosting, how about doing a smiths island cake

[@jess1221]

Could you please make a recipe on those powder sugar covered cookies that come in that Walmart variety cookie box for like every holiday. I did some research and everyone was saying they’re German Spice cookies. But every recipe Iv tried doesn’t taste like the Walmart ones. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong please help. Iv loved all of your recipes.

[@lingkuo3175]

love it 😁quickly ,easy and delicious

[@hugelunatic3322]

Boiled milk aka Ermine frosting?! The very best frosting. I use this for my vegan cupcakes because it's super easy to make as vegan. I would love to see a video.

[@michellelyon3149]

John, I love your channel & the cookbook. Unfortunately, my husband & I must cut way back on sugar. I’ll still watch your channel but can you incorporate some less sugar or dare I write Keto type recipes?! Again, I completely love the cookbook & enjoy the recipes & stories about how & why you & the family moved east. Thank you.

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You might enjoy these 2 channels, if you don't already know them - high falutin low carb, and serious keto. Both very personable presenters and have great recipes.

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@@regular-joe Thank you! I do follow both. I just love John’s style so I will still watch. His cookbook is great.

[@trinathebookworm8977]

Yes please, make boiled milk frosting.

[@MP-wv2hn]

The recipe I've used for years adds cinnamon to the cake mix. I always thought that was why it was a "Texas" cake.

[@cherit34638]

John can you make ratatouille and show us how to do it? My four year old’s favorite movie right now is Disney’s Ratatouille and I bet she would love to try the dish Remy makes in the movie.

[@Musicismylove888]

Looks delicious but I would make a Chocolate Ganache instead of cocoa powder.

[@mikekoen6314]

Can this be made without the dairy or nuts as my family has allergies to these ingredients

[@TheMaddVanner]

What is boiled milk frosting? Now I'm interested

[@Onda_Wilde]

880 g sugar for one cake? I can't get over it. 😦 In a cake batter I try not to use more than 250 g sugar - and this is a lot.

[@mm-gi5mx]

Wonderfully correct. This is death.

[@Zortpeq]

Americans use a lot more sugar then us

[@mm-gi5mx]

Indeed. I knew about it before, but i couldn't even suppose it's THIS much😳

[@64kimmyjo]

@@mm-gi5mxthat’s why we are all fat and sick. Truly pathetic and sad

[@silverranger302]

​@@mm-gi5mx cry. Get over it.

[@michiperkins144]

Yummy 😋

[@toad9964]

I want boiled milk frostingggg please!

[@cindyreseck4429]

We called it brownie sheet cake

[@claudiacruz2381]

Hello John 👋

[@riverrock335]

Can I use gluten flour as a substitute?

[@michiperkins144]

I wonder about the chocolate cake with cinnamon in it?

[@BigBickBenedict_de_Texas]

My mom makes the best Texas Sheet Cake she got her recipe from her dear friend Bobbi aka Lady Robert, she was a fine lady and a darn good cook.

[@sas7374]

Hat is the best substitute for sour cream, please

[@furmisl203]

What is the sheet pan brand? Thanks!

[@rhiannona6831]

My family is from Texas and I grew up eating this cake, but I'm from the northeast so no one I knew had ever heard of it! My mom's recipe card is just titled "Delicious Chocolate Cake", and it blew my mind the first time I saw a youtube recipe and learned the cake has a name! It also works well in a normal 9x13 cake pan 😋

[@PreppyKitchen]

OMG, I love that she called it delicious chocolate cake. Very accurate!!

[@sv_z6266]

🧁🧁🧁👍💓

[@rmiller8000]

Do you change anything to make in 9x13 pan?

[@rhiannona6831]

@@rmiller8000 I bake at 375F for ~30 mins, and make about 2/3 as much icing because there's less surface to cover!

[@lolaottinger3038]

@@rmiller8000 no, just mix it up and pour it in. I have always made it in a 9X13. I don’t put nuts in mine, we all like it without. I once added orange extract because we love those two flavors together, but no one loved it. So I won’t ever try to improve on perfection. Also, have seen that this cake is made all over the country and not necessarily called Texas Sheet cake, but since I’m a Texan, and the cake is fabulous I think we Texans should claim it! 😂

[@brendaberry]

Lots of fond memories of my mom making us Texas Sheet Cake! Yes please, can you do a video of your boiled milk icing recipe? Sounds heavenly!

[@barnabusbites6190]

I'm from Dallas and I grew up eating this cake! The only thing we add to ours is Cinnamon (about a Tbsp) to the icing while it's still warm. It makes a big difference! Try it the next time you make it ; I think you'll enjoy it even more! 😎

[@avalostraylor]

I add the cinnamon to the cake but the cinnamon to the icing sounds amazing!

[@darlenemc3586]

oh yeah...the cinnamon takes it to another glorious level!! I'm from Ft. Worth and this cake is loved by everyone that eats it!

[@LadyWeasel]

I grew up in Oak Cliff and I never ate this. Boo!

[@nini0210]

Yes! The frosting is always prepared with cinnamon, that’s How we always had it 😊 thank you!

[@mswilson8888]

Another Texan here and my mom always made it with cinnamon, but my friend's mom did not. Both were true Texans and I never said no to either cake.

[@DForDelecTable]

You had me at chocolate pecan frosting! 😋

[@PreppyKitchen]

That frosting is crazy good!

[@cjrwcrow]

I make this cake with a couple differences. Where the recipe used calls for water, I add cold coffee, instead. I also add vanilla to the icing and cake. Otherwise, its the same cake and amazingly delicious.

[@konnifritzemeyer3479]

Texas Sheet Cake is my all time fav cake. Sometimes, I just make the frosting and eat it (not all at once but that frosting is like fudge). YUM. Great. I'm doing Whole30 and now I want cake! Must resist...must resist! I'll live vicariously through you! 🙂

[@projectkj7643]

Even though there’s lots of butter in it, it tastes light. ❤️

[@MamaBear3015]

I hit like before watching this video because I've been crossing my fingers, hoping you would answer my prayers for Texas Sheet Cake recipe! You never let us down, John!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Ohmy gosh! I'm so happy it worked out!

[@MamaBear3015]

BTW, my daughter and I are LOVING your book!!

[@Quetzali19]

When I was in high school, one of our band moms always made this for us to take on band trips. She used a butter pecan frosting, though. Yes, I’m Texan. Yum!

[@VivKittie32]

Oh wow.. I need that frosting recipe. 🤤

[@stu7348]

I grew up in Minneapolis and these were called buttermilk bars in the 1960s. No sour cream but with buttermilk in the cake and frosting. The recipe is almost identical. 1/4 cup cocoa 1 C butter 1 C water Bring to boil Blend 2 C flour, 2 C sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 C buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla. Mix all and bake in a 1/2 sheet pan at 350° for 25 - 30 minutes. Frosting: 5 TBSP buttermilk 1/2 C butter 1/4 Cocoa Bring to boil. Add 2 C powdered sugar and 1 C chopped nuts. Can add more buttermilk if the frosting is too thick.

[@denyserodgers]

Growing up in Texas, this cake was the standard for all birthdays or just any day! I would recommend adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cake batter...so yummy!

[@dannymiller44]

Hello Denyse, Can I ask you a question?

[@GenJenandJuice]

If there was one smell to describe my childhood it would be Tx sheet cake!! My mom made it all the time and it is my favorite cake! The smell of this cake baking fills my entire home and it’s my happy smell (if that’s a thing!) 😂 Mom told me it’s called Texas sheet cake bc every good Texan (boys and girls) should know how to make a proper chocolate dessert. 🧡🤘🏻

[@Harris-qp5xw]

I made this recipe after finding it on his website and it was actually insane I might have eaten over a quarter of it by myself

[@brendajackson294]

I remember having this in school lunchroom during elementary school. Lubbock Texas. When lunches were made by your grandma and not centralized processed stuff.

[@64kimmyjo]

I remember those days too. 😢

[@ericmgarrison]

I love the addition of sour cream! I also add a spoon of instant espresso to the batter and use a serrated bread knife for my pecans (or filberts) to keep them from flying all over the place. Thank you for this and the addition of sour cream. PS: As a Southerner, I've been eating this for for five decades as "German's Chocolate Cake." It's like "French Onion Soup." In France it's just "soupe à l'oignon," and I never heard the reference to Texas until recently. Even then, I thought it was a reference to its size, as in "everything's bigger in Texas."