Indulge in the decadence of our divine creation, the Irresistible Heavenly Chocolate Bliss Cake. A recipe passed down from my incredible mother-in-law, with a few irresistible tweaks that elevate it to sinful perfection. Brace yourself for a moist, rich, and undeniably chocolaty experience that will evoke moans of pleasure with every heavenly bite. Let’s embark on a culinary journey that transcends ordinary sheet cakes, promising a fudgy delight that’s beyond your wildest dreams.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup butter
- 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing:
- 1/2 cup + 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound (minus 1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa, stirring to combine. Pour in boiling water, allowing it to boil for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and pour the cocoa mixture over the flour mixture, stirring lightly to cool.
- Combine buttermilk, beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into an 18-by-13-inch sheet cake pan and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, make the irresistible icing: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, and turn off the heat. Add milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, stirring together. Incorporate pecans, stir, and pour over the warm cake.
Conclusion:
As you cut into squares and savor each bite, be prepared to utterly wig out over the realization that you’ve just created the Irresistible Heavenly Chocolate Bliss Cake—a divine masterpiece that sets the standard for chocolate sheet cakes. Share this sinful pleasure with loved ones, and let the moans of delight echo through every bite. This is not just a cake; it’s a taste of chocolate heaven on a sheet. Enjoy!
SOURCE OF THE PICTURE : thepioneerwoman
