Texas Sheet Cake

A double treat for you today!  Recipes for both chocolate and peanut butter sheet cakes.  These are perfect for a big family gathering, a church potluck, or just because you're in the mood for cake.  The peanut butter recipe comes from the wife of one of my farmers, and is wonderful.  The chocolate cake recipe is from Pioneer Woman , and it melts in your mouth. Warning though, have a tall glass of milk close by - these cakes are rich!  Feel free to mix and match the cake and the icing.  I haven't tried it yet, but I bet the peanut butter icing on the chocolate cake would be divine.

Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

1 stick butter
1 c. water
1 c. peanut butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
3 eggs slightly beaten
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla

1. In a medium sized pot, add the butter and the water, and bring the two to a boil.  Add the peanut butter and stir to combine.
2. Remove from the heat and add the sugar, flour, milk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir well to mix.  Pour into a greased jelly roll pan and bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
3. While the cake is baking, prepare the icing.  Combine 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 cup of peanut butter in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 pound powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. When the cake is done, allow to cool slightly, and then spread the icing evenly over the top.




Chocolate Sheet Cake
(adapted slightly from Pioneer Woman)


2 sticks of butter
4 heaping T. cocoa
1 c. hot water
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 beaten eggs
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla


1.  In a medium sized pot, melt the butter, ,and then add the cocoa.  Stir well to combine.  Add 1 cup of hot water.  Allow mixture to boil for approximately 30 seconds.
2. Remove from heat, and add flour, sugar, and salt.  Stir lightly to combine.
3. In a separate measuring cup, add the milk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla.  Stir and add to the chocolate mixture.  Mix well.
4. Pour into a jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
5. While the cake is baking, make the icing.  In a medium saucepan, melt 1 3/4 sticks butter and then add 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa.  Stir to combine, and then remove from the heat.  Add 6 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 pound of powdered sugar.  Stir together and pour over warm cake.


Enjoy!