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    Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

    Published: Oct 20, 2018 · Modified: Mar 11, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

    The easiest best chocolate sheet cake with chocolate frosting all made in one pan! The quickest and easiest way to make a homemade chocolate sheet cake!

    I am picky about my homemade cakes. There is such a difference in making a homemade cake from scratch and the cake you get from a box. But when I am in a pinch for time, I go straight for my sheet cake recipes because they are so quick and easy!

    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    The beauty of sheet cake recipes is that you don't have to worry about whether or not the cake will release from the pans or whether or not you will end up with lopsided layers, or even just trying to frost the cake so it looks perfect.  The pressure is off when you whip up a chocolate sheet cake!

    This is all about whipping up a cake batter in less than 10 minutes, pouring it into a sheet pan, baking it, and then spreading frosting on top. Homemade chocolate sheet cake in no time at all!

    My Love at First Sight Chocolate Cake has always been one of the most popular recipes on my website. I am so grateful that people love it! This is an adaption of that popular cake recipe made in a sheet pan to make it that much easier. So if you are intimidated by making homemade cakes, this chocolate sheet cake recipe is for you!

    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    How to make a Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting:

    • Start by mixing dry ingredients together -- flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Don't overmix but just give it a light stir.
    • This sheet cake recipe calls for oil because it helps to create a moist texture.
    • Buttermilk is always a game changer in baking. It is the secret ingredient to create a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
    • Hot water is added to the batter which is an important step as it helps to dissolve the cocoa powder and brings out the flavor of the cocoa. Place the hot water in a microwave-safe dish and heat until it is very hot.  Be careful removing from the microwave and pour into the bowl.

    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    Choosing the right cocoa powder can make a huge difference in your chocolate baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and brownies. I always appreciate the meticulous studying that Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen does to analyze products readily found in the grocery store. They tested the most popular cocoa powders and came up with their favorites. You can find out more information HERE.

    I usually pick up my cocoa powder from my local Winco's bulk section. My store in Gilbert, Arizona stocks Callebaut cocoa powder. Callebaut is a fine, high-quality, and usually expensive cocoa powder; however, it is such a crazy good price compared to the price you find online on Amazon and other retailers. It is even cheaper than Hershey's and you get such a high-quality cocoa powder. If you live by a Winco, stock up on it!

    You can find some of my favorite sheet pans here. I also love to use an angled spatula to make spreading the frosting so easy and beautiful. It costs less than 7 bucks on Amazon.

    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    If you love SHEET CAKE RECIPES, check out more below:

    • Vanilla White Sheet Cake Recipe
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    • Texas Sheet Cake 
    • Banana Cake

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    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    The Best Chocolate SHEET Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Quick and easy homemade chocolate sheet cake recipe. www.modernhoney.com #chocolatesheetcake #sheetcake #chocolatesheetcakerecipe

    Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

    The BEST Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting is so quick and easy. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 16 minutes mins
    Total Time 26 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32

    Equipment

    • 1 kitchenaid mixer
    • 1 baking sheet
    • 1 measuring cups and spoons
    • 1 spatula set
    • 1 turner

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Flour
    • 2 cups Sugar
    • ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ⅔ cup Oil
    • 1 cup Buttermilk
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla
    • 1 cup HOT Water

    Milk Chocolate Frosting:

    • 1 cup Butter (softened)
    • ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons Cocoa
    • 3 ¾ cups Powdered Sugar
    • 2-3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, Whole Milk, or Half-n-Half

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Add oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until combined. Fold in hot water. The cake batter will be thin and liquidy but that is how it is supposed to look.
    • Pour cake batter in lightly greased baking sheet (approximately 17 x 13). Bake for 16-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean (be careful not to overbake). 

    To make Milk Chocolate Frosting:

    • In a large mixing bowl, whip butter for 3 minutes. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk or cream. Whip for 2-3 minutes. Add more cream if needed. Continue to whip until light and creamy.
    • Spread frosting over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips or sprinkles, if so desired. Cut into squares.
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    1. Sierra

      December 04, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING RECIPE!!! Made it for my friends and everyone loved it!!!

      Reply
    2. Ellen

      December 27, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      do you have to leave the cake in the pan to serve ?
      This is a birthday cake and I would like it to look nice and
      serve on a platter.

      Reply
    3. michelle

      May 23, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Hi! I love every recipe of yours that I've ever tried! I just want to mention that when I go to the print button of the recipes, it doesn't print your name or the link on the page and I thought you might like to be sure to include that so you are getting credit for your recipe in the print out. I am old school and save the print outs of my favorites so I would love to have your name and site name on there.

      Reply

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