Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

This delicious Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting is the perfect treat for any occasion! It’s quick, easy, and full of rich, chocolaty flavor, topped with a creamy, vanilla-bean frosting. You can customize it with your favorite chocolate chips, making it a flexible, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients Needed

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
• 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the Frosting:

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• Dash of kosher salt
• 1 vanilla bean, split and caviar scraped

How To Make Texas Sheet Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt; set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, and eggs. Mix with a fork and set aside.
4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder.
5. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add it to the butter-cocoa mixture. Let it bubble briefly, then turn off the heat.
6. Gradually pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture, stirring gently to cool it slightly.
7. Add the buttermilk mixture and stir until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into an ungreased jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 20 minutes.

For the Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, salt, and vanilla bean caviar.
2. Using a hand mixer, beat on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until light and fluffy.

Recipe Tips

• Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. This helps the ingredients combine better for a smoother cake texture.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, stir just until smooth. Overmixing can make the cake dense.
• Let the Cake Cool Slightly: Allow the cake to cool for about 20 minutes before frosting it. This prevents the frosting from melting off.
• Use Fresh Cocoa Powder: Make sure your cocoa powder is fresh for the best flavor. Old cocoa can affect the cake’s taste and texture.
• Spread Frosting Evenly: For a smooth, perfect finish, use an offset spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.

How To Store Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers texas sheet cake with vanilla bean frosting in an airtight container in the fridge. It lasts up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap leftovers texas sheet cake with vanilla bean frosting tightly with plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of the cake)

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 52g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 41g
• Protein: 2g

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