Comments on: Texas Sheet Cake

By: Barb-OK

Barb-OK — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:58:24 +0000

I saw your sheet cake linked from somewhere else, so I just had to peek. Just a little trivia from someone that has been making this cake for 40+ years and having lived in Texas for 30 years. The original had 1 teaspoon cinnamon in the cake batter and made the cake IMO. The 9 X 13 baking pan was referred to as a sheet pan (back in the dark ages). The cake was made in it originally. Time changes a lot of things doesn’t it? LOL! I still make the cake from time to time in my 9 X 13 sheet pan!
Dropping your oven temp to 350 deg. will help prevent the cracked finish. If you are using a dark pan, drop the temp to another 25 deg.

By: shannon

shannon — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:36:18 +0000

after stumbling upon your site, i was hoping you would shed some light on the origins of the recipe. this recipe came down to me from my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. i have no idea how old it really is but i know that my family has been making it for a LONG time. it’s our favorite…thanks for sharing!

By: hungry dog

hungry dog — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:13:57 +0000

Definitely a classic. I could go for a piece right now! What is it about buttermilk–it’s really one of the best things to happen to a cake!

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:46:36 +0000

Makes me drool!!!! Thanks for the memory.
From your chocoholic friend, Rosie

By: Neena

Neena — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:07:08 +0000

OOh this looks good. Polly would love all of this chocolate and nuts. So would Bud without the nuts. However you serve it, it has to be wonderful.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:48:12 +0000

I haven’t made this in years but it’s time to try it again. Pecans sound like a good idea, my recipe never called for it.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:13:02 +0000

My mother use to make this. It was a family favorite. It looks amazing. It takes me back in time.

By: redkathy

redkathy — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:55:21 +0000

I remember when… Your wonderful cake display sparked a delicious walk down memory lane, thanks!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:54:26 +0000

I’m so glad you shared this recipe! The cake was so moist! I can’t wait to make it for my chocolate loving Niece (and I) this Thanksgiving.

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:29:21 +0000

Dadgum good. ha! Love the affirmation. Maybe it’s called TX sheet cake cause it’s a huge pan of tasty lovin’. Let’s go with that, shall we?