Incredibly Delicious Texas Tornado Cake Recipe
Texas Tornado Cake, also known as Texas Sheet Cake, is a delicious classic dessert that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This simple cake is made up of a chocolate cake base, topped with a rich chocolate frosting and finished off with an irresistible pecan topping. It's a great twist on a classic dessert and is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in water and 1/2 cup cocoa. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until blended. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
To make the frosting, melt 1/2 cup butter with 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Stir in the milk, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
This Texas Tornado Cake Recipe has an estimated 598 calories per slice. The total fat content is 29.5 grams, saturated fat is 15.9 grams, cholesterol is 81.2 milligrams, sodium is 337.4 milligrams, carbohydrate is 80.4 grams, dietary fiber is 1.9 grams and protein is 4.0 grams.
Tips and Variations
This Texas Tornado Cake is a delicious classic dessert that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For a fun twist, try adding a layer of fresh fruit or a layer of ice cream before topping with the chocolate frosting. This will make the cake even more indulgent and delicious. You can also use different types of nuts in the topping, such as walnuts or almonds, or you can use different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even butterscotch chips.
This cake is best served warm, so be sure to let it cool before serving. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This cake is also great for making ahead, as it can be made a day or two before serving.
This Texas Tornado Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that is sure to be a hit with everyone. Try it today and be sure to enjoy every bite!
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