Chocolate Sheet Cake
A rich and velvety chocolate sheet cake that's perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Ensure room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk Ensure room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional
- 1 cup boiling water This helps achieve moisture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x18-inch sheet pan thoroughly.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully mix the boiling water into the batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
- Let your cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare your favorite chocolate frosting while waiting.
Notes
Store leftovers covered: Room Temperature - up to 3 days; Refrigerator - up to a week; Freezer - individual slices wrapped for up to 3 months.