Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

March 15, 2023 Post a Comment

Do you have a sweet tooth? If you do, then you will love this Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe. This delicious cake is made with moist and fluffy chocolate cake, layered with fudgy chocolate frosting and topped with mini chocolate chips. It's a decadent dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings and leave you wanting more.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the frosting:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup cocoa powder
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
Add the confectioners' sugar and salt, and mix until combined.
Add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition:

This Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe is a indulgent dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each serving contains approximately 450 calories and 21 grams of fat. It also contains 52 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of protein. This recipe is not suitable for those who are following a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet.

This decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, holiday, or just a special treat. It's a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard. Enjoy!