Description
Dr. Pepper Texas Sheet Cake is a unique and delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the distinctive sweetness of Dr. Pepper soda. This moist, fudgy cake, topped with a luscious chocolate pecan glaze, is perfect for any celebration—from birthdays to family gatherings. Its easy preparation makes it a favorite among bakers of all levels, and its generous servings are sure to satisfy a crowd. Whether served warm with ice cream or at room temperature, this cake promises to be a showstopper that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in cocoa powder and Dr. Pepper until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Combine the hot mixture with dry ingredients along with eggs and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, Dr. Pepper, milk, and fold in pecans.
- Pour glaze over the warm cake immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg