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    Dessert » Scotch Chocolate Sheet Cake

    Published: Aug 27, 2019 · Modified: Sep 4, 2020 by Desarae

    Scotch Chocolate Sheet Cake

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    This cake is SO GOOD. This scotch chocolate sheet cake is one I crave all year long. Seriously. Fluffy cinnamony chocolate cake, creamy smooth frosting. It's theBEST combination.
    chocolate cake in a sheet pan

    WHAT IS A SCOTCH CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE?

    Although it may look similar to a texas sheet cake it differs in the spices and the frosting. But still has a delicious fluffy decadent presence. Perfect for parties, potlucks, summer afternoons or just in need of the perfect dessert.
    squares of chocolate sheet cake

    HOW TO MAKE SCOTCH CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE

    STEP ONE: Begin by adding your dry ingredients in altogether.
    dry ingredients for batter
    STEP TWO: In a small sauce pan add your butter, cocoa, water together a bring to a boil.
    melting butter and ingredients to add to batter
    STEP THREE: Combine wet and dry ingredients together!
    Ingredients and equipment for a Scotch Chocolate Cake on a marble surface
    STEP 4: Pour into a sheet pan and bake!

    PRO TIP: I love to line my sheet pans with parchment paper and spray the sides with non-stick spray. This helps so much when serving. 

    WHAT SIZE IS A SHEET CAKE PAN

    A sheet cake pan differs from a cookie sheet in that it has sides that curve up. although, you can totally use a sheet cake pan to make cookies in there is a difference! A standard full sheet cake pan is  = 18 x 24 x 2 inches.
    Scotch chocolate cake

    HOW TO MAKE THE FROSTING!

    The best thing about this cake is you can frost it while its still warm! Since the frosting is warm- going on warm cake as it cools it creates a light shell. Being able to frost it while its warm also majorly cuts back on time in the kitchen. So besides mixing/baking it, its done in about 30 minutes tops!
    STEP ONE: Start by melting and bringing your ingredients to a boil.
    steps for making frosting
    STEP TWO: RAPIDLY whisk your powder sugar into the chocolate. Pour over your cake.
    Scotch chocolate cake

    PRO TIP: for clump-less frosting sift it first!

    Side shot of a Scotch Chocolate Cake in a tray

    HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS? CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD?

    I don't think I have ever made this cake and come home with left overs. Which, while is a huge compliment to the cake itself, it's kind of depressing for one who might like a little leftover cake :)  On several occasions guests will just "take a small piece," cause ya know, they are "not a cake person" and end up eating two or three fairly large slices.

    If you want to save these, or make it ahead of your event you totally can. Just either store it in an air tight container or cover your sheet pan with plastic wrap securely.

    chocolate sheet cake stacked

    I'm completely obsessed with this enameled jelly roll pan! I've been testing it out on all sorts of recipes and it bakes awesome! As well as its beautiful AND cleans up like a dream. seriously, a wonderful dream.

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    If you're looking for some other amazing sheet cake recipes try Kadee's Raspberry Sour Cream Sheet Cake. Or if you want the traditional Texas Sheet cake- we have that too!

     

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    Scotch Chocolate Cake

    This chocolate sheet cake pan is the ultimate recipe! Scotch chocolate sheet cake recipe is creamy, fluffy with a blend of perfect spices. Take it to your next party!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 18 servings
    Calories: 345kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Cake

    • 2 cups sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 cup butter
    • 4 TBS cocoa
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 tsp. vanilla

    Frosting

    • ½ cup butter
    • 4 Tablespoon cocoa
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla

    Instructions

    Cake

    • Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and soda in large bowl and set aside. In saucepan bring butter, cocoa, and water to boil and pour over flour-sugar mix. Stir in eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into large thin cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 20-30 min. Make sure you start checking it at 20 minutes.

    Icing

    • In sauce pan bring marg, cocoa, and milk to a boil and remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and beat until creamy. Add vanilla. Ice while hot.

    Notes

    For smoother frosting sift powder sugar and whisk rapidly while pouring into cooked ingredients. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Carol says

      December 16, 2021 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      The best cake ever

      Reply
    2. Valleycat1 says

      May 06, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Huh. I am from Texas and this is the recipe my family has used for the past 60+ years as Texas Sheet Cake, cinnamon, buttermilk, warm frosting, and all.

      Reply
    3. Emily Kemp says

      August 23, 2018 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      Mmm that icing looks so delicious!

      Reply

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