Sheet Cake Bites
These Sheet Cake Bites are irresistibly moist and chocolatey, perfect for sharing and easy to make for any occasion!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup water
- 5 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder this works best
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 6 tbsp buttermilk milk works fine too
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup butter for frosting
- 5 tbsp cocoa powder for frosting
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, pour the butter and water mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, and baking soda into the mixture until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the ½ cup of butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Chop the cake into bite-sized squares or rectangles. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for an added crunch and flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Store Sheet Cake Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftover bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen bites in the refrigerator overnight before serving for best texture.