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sliced square of lemon Texas sheet cake topped with a cooked lemon frosting and a fresh lemon slice with a bite taken out on a small white saucer

Lemon Texas Sheet Cake

Easy recipe for a moist lemon Texas sheet cake with a cooked lemon frosting that's bursting with citrus flavor and sure to please a crowd.
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Course: Cakes, Dessert, Desserts, Fruit Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 20
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

For the Sheet Cake

For the Lemon Frosting

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar and salt.
  • Next, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the water and lemon juice to the melted butter, whisking together.
  • Bring this mixture to a boil over low to medium heat.
  • Once it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and pour over your dry ingredients.
  • Then add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract and lemon zest, mixing well 'til combined.
  • Finally, pour the batter evenly into your greased cake pan. You may have to spread it out a bit with a spatula, but don't overdo it. It'll be covered up with frosting after it's baked anyways.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes, or 'til a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. After it's done baking, allow it to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before spreading the frosting.
  • While the cake is baking, melt the salted butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Next, whisk the lemon juice into the butter and bring it to a boil over low to medium heat.
  • Once the butter mixture has reached a boil, remove it from the heat and whisk in lemon zest, powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the finished lemon frosting over the warm cake, spreading it all over until the entire cake is covered. Again, you may want to smooth it out with a spatula.
  • Once your lemon sheet cake has cooled, it's ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

*You can make this recipe gluten-free by substituting 1:1 with a cup for cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. As always, be sure to check all of your ingredients over to ensure that they are truly gluten-free. Also, if you go this route, be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the flour before mixing.
How do I store Texas sheet cake?
Seeing as that this cake contains buttermilk and lots of butter, it is best stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze lemon sheet cake?
Yes, you can freeze it, provided that you hold off on frosting the cake until after it comes out for consumption. Most frostings do not hold up well to freezing conditions over long periods of time. Stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, it should last for up to 3 months in the deep freeze. To thaw, simply leave it out on the counter for a couple hours before frosting. Once properly thawed and frosted, it's ready to eat!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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