Dairy Free Texas Sheet Cake

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

This classic sheet cake bakes up thin, moist, and deeply chocolatey, thanks to a hot cocoa mixture whisked right into the flour and sugar for a fudgy, tight crumb. A touch of sour cream keeps the batter glossy and rich, while vanilla rounds out the chocolate flavor in every bite. The real showstopper is the warm frosting poured over the cake the second it leaves the oven, so it sets into that signature glassy, slightly crackly layer as it cools. Chopped pecans on top add a toasty crunch that plays perfectly against the soft cake underneath. Cut into squares once fully cooled, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for potlucks and parties alike. This one is a solid pick for a dairy free spread, no fuss required.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tbsp whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 18×13-inch rimmed sheet pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the long sides.
2
Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.

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