Pecan Cream Cheese Frosted Sheet Cake

Pecan Cream Cheese Frosted Sheet Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

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

For the Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
4. Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the cake batter and mix until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

For the Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the pecan cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
2. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped pecans on top.

Serve:

• Cut the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious pecan cream cheese frosted sheet cake!

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