Description
Dr. Pepper Texas Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that brings a unique twist to traditional chocolate cakes. By incorporating Dr. Pepper soda into the batter, this cake achieves an extraordinary depth of flavor, making it incredibly moist and rich. Topped with a luscious fudge pecan glaze, every bite promises a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Ideal for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat at home, this cake serves 15 and is easy enough for bakers of all skill levels to create. Whether paired with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this irresistible sheet cake will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup Dr. Pepper
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add cocoa powder and Dr. Pepper; whisk until boiling.
- Pour the hot mixture into the dry ingredients along with eggs and buttermilk; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, Dr. Pepper, and milk in another bowl; mix in chopped pecans.
- Once the cake is baked, spread the glaze over it while still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg