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Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake with vanilla is a delicious dessert to make for a birthday party, church potluck, or any holiday. The rich frosting is perfect with the cinnamon and vanilla flavoring. You are going to love this recipe.
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Buttermilk Texas Sheet Cake

Do you love cake? Do you love Texas sheet cake? Then you’re going to love this buttermilk Texas sheet cake recipe with a delicious cinnamon flavor. This cake is super easy to make, and it’s always a hit with family and friends. So get your baking supplies ready, and let’s get started!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk

Frosting

  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 to 5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease jelly-roll pan and set aside.
  • Cake
  • Add the flour and sugar to a large bowl. Mix it up and set it aside.
  • Add the oil, butter, and water to a saucepan, turn it on medium-high, and bring it to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling oil mixture over the flour and mix until well blended.
  • Add the eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix with a beater until well blended.
  • Pour into the jelly-roll pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Frosting
  • Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium sauce pan and cook on medium-high.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it begins to thicken and the brown sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute or two.
  • Add the milk and mix it in.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix with a beater until it is smooth.
  • Pour over the cake and let cool.

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Notes

Allow the cake to cool before adding the frosting. If you pour it on a warm cake, it will run all down the sides.
Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 51g