Dairy Country Chocolate Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe
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11 Reviews
Chocolate sheet cake that is saucepan-mixed and topped with a fabulous fudgy frosting is best served at a large gathering such as a family reunion or open house event.
30 min
Prep Time
50 min
Total Time
48 servings

Ingredients

Cake

1 cup
Land O Lakes® Butter
1 cup
water
1/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa
2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 cups
sugar
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 cup
sour cream
2
large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1 teaspoon
baking soda

Frosting

1/2 cup
Land O Lakes® Butter
1/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa
6 tablespoons
milk
3 1/2 cups (1 pound)
powdered sugar
1 cup
chopped pecans
1 teaspoon
vanilla

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine 1 cup butter, water and 1/4 cup cocoa in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Remove pan from heat. Add flour, sugar and salt; mix well. Add sour cream, eggs and baking soda; beat until smooth.
  3. Spread batter into greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  4. Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa and milk in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
  5. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar; beat until well mixed. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Spread over warm cake.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
170
Cholesterol
25mg
Carbohydrates
23g
Protein
1g
Fat
8g
Sodium
100mg
Dietary Fiber
0g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

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Hi Amrita, we'd suggest beating for 2-3 minutes. Happy baking!

Posted October 25, 2016 by Mallory

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How long should we beat the batter?

Posted October 23, 2016 by Amrita

Test Kitchen Comment
From: Mallory
Hi Amrita, we'd suggest beating for 2-3 minutes. Happy baking!
Posted October 25, 2016

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Great cake,my 9yr old says it's the best cake ever.

Posted February 03, 2016 by Patsy

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A thin layer of creamy peanut butter between the cake and frosting is delicious!!!!

Posted February 26, 2015 by Donna R.

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Just made this cake for the first time for our Chili & Chocolate Party at work. Hope I win the "blue ribbon". One person had a sample and loved it! I guess this recipe is a keeper.

Posted February 27, 2014 by Anonymous

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Excellent cake!! I've made this several times and received raves. Easy and delicious, this recipe is a keeper!

Posted June 05, 2013 by Val

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I have been making this cake for years, accidently put in 1 cup of sour cream once, made it that way ever since. I also have made it in a 13x9 and it just cooks a little longer. The frosting seeps into the cake and becomes fudgy goodness. Just the right amout of chocolate - not too rich.

Posted December 18, 2011 by Lori

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This is the best sheet cake I have ever had...I have used it for pot lucks, bake sales, and birthday cake and everyone always raves about how wonderful it is.

Posted February 02, 2011 by Dawn

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This recipe is so easy and for anyone with a chocolate craving this is the cake to make. My friends just loved it !

Posted September 17, 2009 by Jane

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Land O' Lakes put a similar recipe out over 30 years ago in a brochure and I've used it ever since. It called for unsweetened chocolate squares instead of cocoa but I've often substituted for it. My daughter asked for the recipe so I came back to Land O' Lakes first before typing it all out. Thank you for great recipes!

Posted July 23, 2009 by Terri

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This chocolate cake is fantastic. I will be making this cake again.

Posted June 14, 2009 by Florence

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Easy and delicious.

Posted April 08, 2009 by Maria Teresa

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I have made this recipe twice and shared with friends and family. Everyone loves it!!

Posted November 15, 2008 by Joan

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