Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting
The BEST Homemade Chocolate Sheet Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting is so quick and easy.
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
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2/3 cup Oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup HOT Water
Milk Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 3 3/4 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.
