A plant based version of the classic, this vegan Texas Sheet Cake is sure to be a hit at any party!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sheet cake, texas sheet cake, vegan
Servings: 24people
Ingredients
For the cake:
2cupsall purpose flour
2cupssugar
1cupwater
1/2cupvegetable oil
1/2cupdairy free butter(I like Earth Balance)
4Tablespoonscocoa powder
1/2cupnon dairy milk(I used oat milk)
1teaspoonbaking powder
1 teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonvanilla
2Tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
For the frosting:
1/3cupnon dairy milk(I used oat milk)
1/2cupdairy free butter(I like Earth Balance)
4Tablespoonscocoa powder
1teaspoonvanilla
1 poundpowdered sugar
Instructions
For the cake:
Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a 12"x17" sheet pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking oil spray (it is necessary to spray or grease to ensure easy removal from pan). Set aside.
Mix the flour and sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside.
Add the water, oil, butter, and cocoa powder together in a small bowl. Melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Whisk together to make sure butter is melted.
Pour the melted chocolate butter mixture over the flour and sugar. Whisk together until flour is completely incorporated. Set aside.
Add the milk, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla to a 2 cup measuring cup. Whisk together.
Add the apple cider vinegar. You can give it a small stir and watch it bubble—it will rise to the 2 cup line!
Pour the vinegar mixture over the batter and whisk gently until completely incorporated.
Pour the batter onto your prepared sheet pan. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely (because it is a thin cake it does cool quickly!).
For the frosting:
Once the cake is cool, begin the frosting. Do not make the frosting ahead, as it will firm up too much and you won't be able to spread.
Place the milk, butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a small bowl. Melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Whisk together to make sure butter is melted.
Place 1 pound of powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the melted butter chocolate mixture over the powdered sugar and whisk completely (alternatively you can do this in your mixture to avoid any lumps of powdered sugar).
Working quickly, pour the frosting over the cooled cake and spread with a spatula to cover evenly. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Cut into squares and serve. If it is especially warm in your house you can store the cake in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
1/2 cup of butter = 8 Tablespoons = 1 stick of Earth Balance