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1/4 Sheet Cake

1/4 Sheet Cake

The easiest - and best - chocolate cake. Rich, fudgy and absolutely scrumptious. Need a last minute dessert that impresses? This is it.
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Equipment

  • !/4 sheet pan - 9 1/2" x 13"

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp espesso powder optional

For the Frosting:

  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 and spray a 1/4 sheet pan.

Make the Cake:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Combine the sour cream, egg, espresso powder and vanilla in a separate bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined (it will be crumbly, almost like cookie dough).
  • Heat milk, butter and cocoa in a saucepan. Mix very well and bring to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling mixture into the batter and mix until completely smooth.
  • Pour batter into sheet pan and smooth so it’s spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Make the frosting while the cake bakes:

  • Bring the milk, butter and cocoa powder to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until completely smooth.
  • Spread hot frosting evenly over baked cake.
  • Top with sprinkles, if desired.
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