Texas Sheet Cake Cinnamon Coffee

I can’t believe I never tasted a Texas sheet cake until a few years ago! It’s classic and addictive. I added cinnamon and coffee to this recipe which is optional, but oh so good. The coffee flavor won’t come out unless the coffee is extremely strong. I doubled the coffee grounds for this cake but I think I might triple them the next time. The cake is usually thinner than my picture because I doubled the recipe and crammed it in a larger pan. I wanted to taste the flavors side-by-side. The cinnamon coffee version next to the plain chocolate. The cinnamon coffee was hands-down my favorite, but they are both amazing! This recipe is perfect for a crowd and will not disappoint!

Texas Sheet Cake Cinnamon Coffee

For the sheet cake 

1 cup butter (2 sticks)
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli)
1 cup very strong coffee (or water if you don’t like coffee)
2 cups flour
2 scant cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cups toasted pecans (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan bring butter, cocoa powder and coffee to a boil, whisking occasionally. Once it reaches a boil and the cocoa is dissolved, remove from heat.

2. In a mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl whisk together the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture until combined, and then slowly start adding the cocoa mixture until well combined and there are no lumps.

5. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease the bottom of your 18 x 34” pan and pour the batter in it. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. It’s usually ready by 15 minutes.

For the frosting 

1/2 cup butter
6 Tbsp milk
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted

1. In a medium sauce pan bring the butter, milk, cocoa powder to a boil and whisk together. Take off heat.

2. Sift powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and then add the cocoa mixture and beat until all the lumps have dissolved.

3. If you’re adding the pecans, scatter them over the baked cake first. Pour hot frosting onto the hot cake and let it set for 15-30 minutes.