Ingredient Notes
Shortening – You’ll notice this recipe calls for both butter and shortening. Different fats produce different results in baked goods. This combo works great in this cake, but it’s just as delicious will all butter, so feel free to do that if you choose.Baker’s Chocolate – Look for this near the chocolate chips on your store’s baking aisle. Notice that this chocolate is the unsweetened variety.Buttermilk – I always recommend actual buttermilk for baking. While this recipe only uses a little bit, you can always freeze the rest, or use it up in another recipe like pancakes or syrup. If you are out of buttermilk and need to make this in a pinch, you can make a buttermilk substitution by adding 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar to a 1/2 cup measure, and then filling up the remainder with milk and letting sit for a few minutes. Cinnamon – this may seem like a strange addition to a chocolate cake, but cinnamon gives this a mild flavor enhancement that’s really delicious! If for some reason you wanted to leave it out, you could- but I recommend trying it!
How To Make Texas Sheet Cake
Serving Suggestions
This White Texas Sheetcake would be great served alongside its chocolate counterpart if you want to give guests options. It’s also excellent topped with red and blue berries for any Patriotic holiday!If you’re setting up a dessert table, consider adding some fruit skewers or these Stuffed Strawberries as a lighter option.
Can I make this cake dairy free? I have not tested a dairy free version of this cake, so I can’t make any promises! Feel free to try it with your choice of dairy free milk. For the butter, choose a dairy free substitute that has a similar fat content to butter. If you try it out and and works well, let me know so we can update this post!How far ahead of time can I make this cake? This cake is delicious while still warm, but if you have a crowd to feed and need to prep ahead, you’re in luck! Make it up to 24 hours in advance. I recommend storing it in the sheet pan with a sheet pan lid that won’t touch the frosting. In a pinch, try spacing some toothpicks evenly around the the top of the cake to hold a layer of plastic wrap away from the frosting.
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