Oh, let me tell you about this delightful treat called Texas Sheet Cake Bites! These bite-sized morsels are a twist on the classic Texas Sheet Cake, a beloved dessert in the Lone Star State. Picture a rich and moist chocolate cake, but in bite-sized form. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fudgy cake enhanced with hints of cocoa and a touch of cinnamon.
The best part?
These little bites are topped with a gooey, decadent chocolate icing that will make your taste buds sing with joy. It’s the perfect sweet indulgence for any occasion or just to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Ingredients Needed for This Recipe
Ingredients Needed for This Recipe
Cakes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup water
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs beaten
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup buttermilk
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound powdered sugar
Instructions for Making Texas Sheet Cake Bites
Cakes
Begin by preheating the oven to 325F. You can either generously apply non-stick cooking spray to a mini muffin pan or use mini muffin liners to line it.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and leave it aside.
Combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat while stirring frequently until it reaches a boiling point. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix them together until just combined. Slowly add the buttermilk and beaten eggs while gently stirring. The batter will have a thin consistency.
Put the batter into the mini muffin pan that has been prepared, filling each section about 2/3 of the way. Cook at a temperature of 325F for about 10 to 12 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out without any batter on it.
Allow the cake bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool fully.
Frosting
Combine the buttermilk, butter, and cocoa in a medium saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it boils, making sure to whisk frequently. Then, take it off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until it becomes a smooth mixture.
Using a spoon, drizzle the frosting onto the cake bites and give it a little time to harden.