Pioneer Woman’s Chocolate Sheet Cake is a legendary dessert for a reason. This cake is ultra-moist, deeply chocolatey, and topped with a warm, fudgy frosting that melts right into the surface. It’s simple, indulgent, and designed to feed a crowd — the kind of cake that shows up at potlucks, family gatherings, and celebrations and disappears fast.
The magic of this recipe lies in its method: a hot cocoa-butter mixture poured directly over the dry ingredients, creating an incredibly tender crumb. The frosting is poured over the cake while it’s still warm, allowing it to seep slightly into the top layer and set into a glossy, rich finish studded with pecans.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons (heaping) cocoa powder
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 whole eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
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