Hostess Sheet Cake
A rich and easy-to-make chocolate sheet cake topped with indulgent frosting, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk Fresh ingredients recommended.
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water Carefully mix into batter.
For the Topping
- 1 batch chocolate frosting For topping the cake.
- cream filling (optional) For adding filling between layers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the hot water. The batter will be thin.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Once cooled, frost the cake with chocolate frosting and add cream filling if desired.
Notes
For best results, let the cake cool completely before frosting. Experimenting with fillings and toppings can elevate your Hostess Sheet Cake experience.