Food and Recipes Recipes Texas Sheet Cake With Fudge Icing 2.8 (5) 5 Reviews By Jessica Dupuy Jessica Dupuy Jessica Dupuy is an Austin-based author, writer, and speaker covering the world of wine, spirits, food, and travel for more than 15 years. Her expertise in these areas have allowed her to travel extensively to wine and food regions around the world and to consult with numerous restaurants on wine and beverage programs. Connect with her on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and at www.jessicadupuy.com. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 16, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins Yield: 20 servings Jump to recipe Somehow, Texas claimed this sheet cake recipe as its own in the mid-20th century, perhaps because of the pecans, an ingredient that grows in abundance throughout the Lone Star State. The defining element is its shape—and, of course, the icing, which has to be heated and poured on the warm, just-out-of-the-oven cake. The result is a rich, chocolaty treat that's iconic in Texas. Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Ingredients 1 1/2 cups spicy, fruity cola soft drink (such as Dr Pepper) 1 cup vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cooking spray Fudge Icing 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. Remove from heat. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Add soft drink mixture, and whisk until blended. Whisk in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Pour batter into a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 17 1/2- x 12 1/2-inch sheet pan. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Prepare Fudge Icing, and pour over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool completely in pan (about 1 hour). https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/fudge-icing-0 Rate it Print