Perfect for when you only need a few servings, this Texas Sheet Cake for Two is quick and easy to make! #12bloggers
Texas Sheet Cake for Two
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, love is in the air! Do you do anything special for Valentine’s Day?! We usually get the kiddos their own little box of chocolate and Brian and I usually enjoy dinner out. We don’t really get over excited about Valentine’s Day.
Because we do have kiddos at home and I’m all about making those memories, I do try to share a special meal as a family too. Sometimes, we make heart shaped pizza or we eat something we wouldn’t normally eat or something we don’t eat often – like grilled steaks with all of the fixin’s. Oh yeah – that’s what’s going down this year!
Of course, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without dessert and if I have my say so (which I’m cooking, so I do!!), it’s going to be something chocolate! 😀 My aunt, Tammy, shared a bunch of recipes with me years and years ago when I was just starting out on my own and this Texas Sheet Cake for Two recipe is one of those little gems!
The perfect recipe
It’s the perfect little treat when you don’t really want a ton of dessert laying around! It’s everything you love in the big Texas-sized version, scaled down to share with your favorite person! And since this month’s #12bloggers theme is desserts for two – I knew this was the PERFECT recipe to share!!
If you have been a reader for awhile then you know about the #12bloggers series …. but if you’re new around here, here’s the deal. Every month on the 12th of the month, 12 bloggers get together to share a themed recipe that has 12 ingredients of less. Now, I have to be honest with y’all – this month’s recipe LOOKS like it has more than 12 ingredients but, in reality, it is using a few of the same ingredients TWICE …. so that counts right?! I mean, it’s the same ingredient, right?! Oh, and water and salt (and pepper if it were in this recipe) don’t count against me! So in this case, I only have 11 ingredients! 😀
If you’re looking for a special treat perfect for two, make this Texas Sheet Cake for Two – or be sure to check out on of the other recipes in this month’s #12bloggers post!
Other posts in this month’s #12bloggers:
- S’Mores Mug Cake for Two from Around My Family Table
- Caramel Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding for Two from Bread Booze Bacon
- Oreo Cheesecake for Two from Home Cooking Memories
- Tiramisu for Two from Big Bear’s Wife
- Pufffed Pastry Lemon Tart with Raspberries from Cooking on the Front Burner
- Texas Sheet Cake for Two from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Skillet Brownie from Thyme For Cocktails
- Skillet Cookie for Two from A Night Owl
- Deep Dish Red Velvet Cookie from Pink Cake Plate
- Crème Brûlée for Two from {i love} my disorganized life
- Cherry Pie Dessert Pizza for Two from See Vanessa Craft
- Skillet Brownie for Two from Kleinworth & Co.
Other Posts You May Enjoy:
Texas Sheet Cake for Two
Ingredients
For the cake
- 4 tablespoons butter cubed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash salt
- 2 tablespoons beaten egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
For the frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 teaspoons milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans toasted, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- Bring the butter, water and cocoa powder just to a boil in a large saucepan. Immediately remove from the heat and add the flour mixture. Add egg and milk; mix well.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in the milk and cocoa powder. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cakes. Immediately sprinkle with pecans if desired.
Notes
- Don’t forget to serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition
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What a great little recipe! Thank you! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
I just made this. What a tasty little cake! Thanks for the recipe! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! 🙂
Now this is a cake for me ! And I won't share 😉
All the goodness of a Texas Sheet cake in a loaf! Love it, perfect for the two of us!
I LOVE the idea of a dessert for two! Perfect for date night!
Texas sheet cake has always been a favorite of mine. I never make it since you have to make so much. Thank you so much for scaling this down. I have made it at least four times since I found it. I have been baking it in an 8 x 8 pan and it works out to six servings. I also omit the cinnamon as I just don't care for it in the cake. Thank you so much for posting!