Gluten Free

SHEET CAKE

TEXAS

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• GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR • XANTHAN GUM • BAKING SODA • SUGAR • SALT • SALTED BUTTER • COCOA POWDER • WATER • BUTTERMILK • LARGE EGGS • VANILLA EXTRACT

FOR THE CAKE:

FOR THE FROSTING:

• SALTED BUTTER • COCOA POWDER • BUTTERMILK • POWDERED SUGAR • VANILLA EXTRACT • NUTS, OPTIONAL

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whisk together the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, sugar, and salt.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.

Then add the cocoa powder and water, whisking together.

Bring this mixture to a boil over low to medium heat.

Then pour the cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients.

Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well 'til everything is well-combined.

Pour the cake batter into the greased sheet cake pan AND BAKE AT 350ºF for 25-30 minutes.

While the cake is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan.

Whisk the cocoa powder and buttermilk into the butter.

Bring this mixture to a boil over low to medium heat.

Remove it from the heat, and whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and nuts, if desired.

Then pour the frosting over the cake while it's still hot, spreading the frosting all over the cake.

Once it's cooled, it's finally time to slice, serve, and enjoy!