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Chocolate Sheet Cake

This chocolate sheet cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to prepare, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, sweet treats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour a 13x18 inch baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
  • Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g