Gooey Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet

A rich, gooey chocolate cake inspired by classic Texas sheet cake but baked in a cast iron skillet and topped with a luscious chocolate-pecan frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10minutes 
Cook Time: 35minutes 
Total Time: 45minutes 
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 oz 2 sticks unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 oz 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup pecan pieces

Instructions

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