This is the best Texas sheet cake recipe! An incredibly moist chocolate cake baked in a mini baking dish and topped with a warm chocolate topping. Easy to make and the perfect amount to serve one or two people.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, mini cake, mini texas sheet cake, sheet cake, small texas sheet cake, texas chocolate sheet cake, texas sheet cake
Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter a 5x7-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add water and cocoa powder, stirring often until it reaches a light simmer and the butter is fully melted.Pour the cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
Mix in the egg white, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the combined mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the frosting
Melt butter in a small 1-quart saucepan over low heat.
Stir in the cocoa powder and milk. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until the frosting becomes smooth.
Stir in the nuts.
Spoon the warm frosting over the top of the cake. Use a rubber spatula to smooth out and spread if needed. Allow the cake to cool, then slice and enjoy.
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Notes
Baking Dish Size: Use a 5×7-inch baking dish with a 35-square-inch base or a 6×6-inch dish with a 36-square-inch base for the cake. These sizes are ideal for the recipe, and you can find our recommended bakeware on our dedicated Store page.
German Chocolate Twist: Want a German chocolate vibe? Mix 3-4 tablespoons of shredded coconut into the frosting for a delightful twist.
Fixing the Frosting: If your frosting starts to thicken too quickly, don’t panic. Simply put the saucepan back on the stove over a very low heat and stir it well. If needed, add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of milk to achieve the desired consistency.