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Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
CAKE:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 sticks [1 cup] salted butter
4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

FROSTING:
4 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks [1 cup] salted butter, softened
dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or caviar of vanilla bean
2 tablespoons whole milk

Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

CAKE:
-Add flour, sugar, and salt to large bowl and stir.
-In a separate bowl, add buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Mix with fork and set aside.
-In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa and whisk to combine.
-Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour boiling water into butter/cocoa pan.
-Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off heat.
-Pour cocoa mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to allow it to cool slightly, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth. Add the chocolate chips, stirring, then pour into an ungreased rimmed baking sheet.
-Bake until an inserted cake tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes.

FROSTING:
-Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk, salt and vanilla in large bowl. Using hand mixer, mix on low until incorporated. Increase the speed and mix until light and fluffy.
-Spread frosting on cooled cake. Slice and enjoy.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-15
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hr which includes cooling time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is courtesy of Ree Drummond.

 

 

 

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