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Texas Sheet Cake Bites

Delicious bite-sized chocolate treats inspired by the classic Texas sheet cake, perfect for parties and bake sales.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted with cocoa and water for flavor and moisture.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use a quality cocoa for best results.
  • 1 cup buttermilk For softness and a light tang.
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour Measure lightly to avoid a dense crumb.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar To sweeten and help the crust set.
  • 2 large eggs For binding and lift.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the icing
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted for the icing.
  • 1/4 cup milk To achieve desired consistency.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For the icing's rich chocolate flavor.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar For a smooth finish.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To flavor the icing.
Optional toppings
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans For crunch and decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line mini muffin tins with paper liners or grease them lightly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt).
  3. Melt butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  4. Pour the warm cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients, then add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
  5. Stir until the batter is pourable and shiny.
  6. Fill each mini muffin cup about two thirds full, avoiding overfilling.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  2. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Making the icing
  1. In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Warm until melted.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Spoon the icing onto the slightly warm cake bites while they are still warm.
  4. If using, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top before the icing sets.

Notes

Store bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container.