Comments on: Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe (with Video!)

By: Mirrymirsome

Mirrymirsome — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:25:14 +0000

This is a delicious chocolate cake recipe. I used Bobs Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour & substituted a cup of coffee for the water like another reviewer did and it really deepens the flavor of the cake. The frosting…..well it was WAY too sweet. I couldn’t believe how much sugar the recipe called for. Next time I will use less. Thank you the cake was enjoyed by many.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:14:58 +0000

In reply to Darla. Hi Darla! A stand mixer will work just fine here. :)

By: Darla

Darla — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:31:57 +0000

Hello,

Would it be ok to use a stand mixer as opposed to whisking? I’m afraid I won’t be able to mix as well. Thanks in advance.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:53:17 +0000

In reply to Anita. Yum! Love that combination, Anita. Thanks for sharing!

By: Anita

Anita — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:48:22 +0000

Made this cake last week for church dinner. It was a hit! Best cake ever. So moist. I did something different though with the frosting. I used your brown butter frosting. Everyone loved that too. Not so overly sweet. I’m making the cake again today but making a trifle with it.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:19:18 +0000

In reply to Cori. Hi Cori! That should work just fine. :)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:48:20 +0000

In reply to Georgia Annis. Hi Georgia! We haven't tried this recipe in a 9x13, but others have done so successfully.

By: Georgia Annis

Georgia Annis — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:04:57 +0000

Can I make this cake in 9×13 in cake pan?

By: Cori

Cori — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:43:47 +0000

Can you add the nuts to the frosting before pouring over the cake?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:14:22 +0000

In reply to Maureen Bard. I'm so glad it was such a hit, Maureen! :)

By: Maureen Bard

Maureen Bard — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:49:11 +0000

Just made these. The family loves it!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:31:07 +0000

In reply to Danielle. Hi Danielle! If I understand correctly the frosting issue was with a different recipe, not this one, right? I've never personally run into this issue with my recipe, I would say just eyeball the consistency in the pan and make sure it seems to be on the road to thickening before you pour it (but not completely thickened, if that makes sense!). And yes you can use brewed coffee in place of the water/instant coffee, that will work great. Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you love the cake (and frosting!)!

By: Rhonda Ledbetter

Rhonda Ledbetter — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:02:38 +0000

Absolutely delicious!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:24:56 +0000

Hi there! About a year ago I made a Texas Sheet Cake but followed a different recipe. Similar to yours except the preparation of the frosting was different. Among some other things. You were to mix the milk and butter together and then while still on the heat add the cocoa powder and allow it to just come to a boil. Then pull it off and add the powdered sugar and then pour it on the warm cake. Or something very similar to that. I can't remember exactly. If I would have known about this recipe I would have absolutely followed this instead. Anyway, the frosting never fully set up all of the way, and the next day it was already like runny and like very wet to where it made the top of the cake almost soggy. It never turned to that firm, harder top. I'm making one in a couple of days and I'm definitely following your recipe. Can you give me any advice as to what may have happened with my frosting? The whole thing was pretty much ruined in my opinion and I hate to have that happen again. Can I use brewed coffee in place of the one cup water instead of instant coffee? Thank you soo Soo much. Also, not to be weird but you are sooooo beautiful. You look like Blake Lively

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:56:08 +0000

In reply to Eric. Hi Eric! I haven't tried it so I'm not sure how it would work. I haven't tried it. The slow melting of the butter along with getting it to a boil is important for success here.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:21:46 +0000

Hi Sam Can I make the butter/cocoa mixture in the microwave, if so what time do you recommend ?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:32:48 +0000

In reply to Monica C. Hi Monica! I haven't tried it in a bundt pan. I think it could work, but it will definitely be a different experience from a typical Texas sheet cake. :)

By: Monica C

Monica C — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:49:31 +0000

In reply to Sam. Can you cook the cake in a Bundt pan?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:31:49 +0000

In reply to Debbie Leach. Hi Debbie! Did it come back together when you added the sugar?

By: Debbie Leach

Debbie Leach — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:44:43 +0000

My butter and milk separated when making my frosting what did I do wrong.?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:26 +0000

In reply to Allison Moyer. Hi Allison I have not tried it, but I think it could work. I'm not sure on a bake time.

By: Allison Moyer

Allison Moyer — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:16:20 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. I want to double this in a deeper 1/2 sheet pan. Do you think it will turn out ok? Do you have a guess on how much longer in the oven?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:53:09 +0000

In reply to Kelly. We are so happy you enjoyed the cake Kelly! We'll have to experiment with adding some spices

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:35:05 +0000

Live this recipe and this cake and yes, I am a Texan. I have often altered this recipe a bit using different spices along with the cinnamon such as cardamom clove, ginger, some nutmeg, I guess, depending on how spicy ever made I’m in, but I can tell you it’s really really good with a hot cup of coffee. So, I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:18:49 +0000

In reply to Tracy Walker. I use a half sheet pan 18"x13"x1" from Sam's Club & it is a perfect size! Good luck!