Description
Rich and moist bite-sized Texas sheet cake squares topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. These mini chocolate treats capture the classic flavor of Texas sheet cake in a fun, portable dessert perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup + 4 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the buttermilk and butter and heat until the butter melts.
- Gradually add the hot mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by heating powdered sugar and milk in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes, then cut into bite-sized squares.
- Spread or drizzle the frosting over the cake bites and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting to keep the bites neat.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a traditional Texas sheet cake flavor.
- Chocolate chips or white chocolate chips can be mixed into the batter for extra richness.
- Decorate with sprinkles for a festive presentation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze unfrosted cake bites for up to 2 months and thaw before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
