When I was a little girl my mother often made Texas Sheet Cake, my best friend thought it was Texas Sheep Cake and called to ask if my mom could give her mom the recipe for that “shepherd cake”. It took us a while to figure out what on earth she was talking about. I vividly remember it being fudgy, delicious, and HUGE! {Baked in a shallow jelly roll pan.} It’s a much more involved than Fudge Pie but equally as tasty!
I rounded up Morgan and we started. I have a book called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk”. I haven’t read it. It may be good but I have another idea that doesn’t involve reading a book… engage your children in the kitchen. Morgan talked my ear off the entire time! We had an absolute blast. Under normal circumstances she’s not allowed to sit on the counter and I can assure you her bare feet didn’t touch any of the ingredients, nor did her fingers touch the super sharp knife! π
Did I say I didn’t prefer chocolate… this cake may have changed my mind! This is evidence that I have ZERO self-control such love for my family that I insisted on being a guinea pig before serving it to them. It’s also evidence that I prefer my chocolate without nuts. As the Raiger would say: This cake is WAY delicious and super chocolaty!
Source:: Texas Sheet Cake {you have to create an account {for free} to get the recipe… trust me, it’s worth getting a free account for!}
kelly
May 14, 2009 at 2:50 pmDarby–Do you think it’s a really bad idea to use the deep pie crust as opposed to the regular? That fudge pie looked so good that I bought the pie crusts before you posted the correction and I’m thinking about just using them. I was just wondering! Thanks for all the great ideas you share!
erika
May 14, 2009 at 2:51 pmI need a glass of milk just reading this post and looking at those pictures. Holy cow!!!!!!
Too bad I didn’t get to try it.
I remember the story about the Shepard Cake, but can’t remember who it was that thought it was called that? And I always thought it came from The Herb Garden, I didn’t know it was momma’s recipe. Makes me love it even more.
I’ve had a very rough day and could use a piece of that cake right now.
I love you,
Mommasis
PS- also glad to see my old cell phone was near by during the baking of this cake.
Kendra White
May 14, 2009 at 2:59 pmtoday I was making fudge pie with JH and was thinking… I bet i am the only mom making these with “wal-mart” ingredients…. I mean flour is flour! So it did my heart some good to know you do too!!! Thanks for sharing!
Kellie
May 14, 2009 at 3:13 pmI don’t prefer chocolate either, but I will eat it, especially the baked kind (and w/o nuts) – I used to make a Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake long ago when I was in high school and it was to DIE FOR – I’ll have to try it again soon.
Wilson is sitting in my lap asking me if he can “LICK IT” –too funny!!!!
Anna
May 14, 2009 at 3:31 pmthese recipes are not good for me and my pregnant self!!
coco
May 14, 2009 at 4:17 pmI just recently found your blog (have never commented before)and I love it! Your family is adorable…I have 2 girls and a boy but we are about 15 years ahead of you… You are making such great memories for your children and for yourself! The cake looks delicious (so did the fudge pie) my family would love both. I never choose chocolate either…give me pound cake or blueberry cobbler any day!
Eleanor Oser
May 14, 2009 at 5:17 pmOH my gosh!! I looks AMAZING!!! How do you keep your figure with all of these yummy goodies around?!?!?!
MyLittleHappyPlace
May 14, 2009 at 5:29 pmYay for Texas-inspired yumminess!
No.35style
May 14, 2009 at 5:39 pmWhat a big helper you have! I have eaten this before…so good!
andi
May 14, 2009 at 6:22 pmhope your little guys is feeling better. π
Our Family
May 14, 2009 at 6:22 pmThis was on Pioneer Woman’s blog and I made it and it was DEElicious. I wanted to thank you for posting your oldest daughter’s music teacher’s blog. I randomly clicked on it and read the story of her three children and let me tell you, I will NEVER complain about the petty things in my life again and I will never take my children’s health for granted again. Reading this was such an eye opener for me and made me realize how foolish I am when I complain about not having enough money, etc. Thank you for your blog as well. It is such a refreshing ray of sunshine and I look forward to your posts every time you add a new one!!
Jennifer
May 14, 2009 at 6:42 pmThis looks a lot like the chocolate cake my mom and grandmother make. We call it 30-minute chocolate cake, and it has that same fudgy middle where the icing and cake meet … mmmmmmmm!
Gray Matters
May 14, 2009 at 6:56 pmThat looks absolutely delicious – I’ll be coming to the circle city in a few weeks . . . . I’d be happy to do a taste test for you!
Kendall Boggs
May 14, 2009 at 7:44 pmI’m impressed that you can take the pictures and cook at the same time!!!
karlene
May 14, 2009 at 8:18 pmThat just looks, tooooooo delicious!!! I would be interested in where you get the funky vanilla.
LOVE your blog, LOVE your sister’s blog, just think you guys are inspiring. the bible says we will know them by their fruits……. you two are super fruity. π
be blessed.
Erica
May 14, 2009 at 8:37 pmThe plain side looks just like Zoe’s chocolate cake!
Caroline
May 14, 2009 at 8:52 pmWould it be an unreasonable pregnancy request to send my husband to the store for these ingredients right now? It’s not quite 11pm yet. Surely i need this as a midnight snack, or at the very least… breakfast!
CAN’T WAIT TO TRY IT!! π
I haven’t attempted any of your sewing projects yet but I have made a few of your recipes. YUM!
CC
May 15, 2009 at 3:31 amI know this cake π It is wonderful…..and feeds a crowd…..gotta love that! π
Debra
May 15, 2009 at 5:50 amNuts or no nuts-I adore chocolate!
Very cute little assistant you have there.
Becky
May 15, 2009 at 6:03 amdarby darby…what will i do with you?? i’m thinking you and i need to go on a break. i mean, don’t prefer chocolate? *sigh* at least you won me back when you said the other magic word…cheesecake. that was close, friend. a little too close π love ya! thanks for another awesome recipe. my step-mom makes one and it is sooooo good!!
Erin
May 15, 2009 at 6:15 amDarby, it was WAY good!! Especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream:) You were such a wonderful hostess last week! Miss you!
XO Cousin
Mike and McGee
May 15, 2009 at 6:21 amWe LOVE Texas sheet cakes at Casa de Mike and McGee! Meredith tries to call it a chocolate fudge cake, but for whatever reason, it comes out “chocolate bunch cake.” She wants one for her upcoming birthday party. π
Candice
May 15, 2009 at 9:00 amOh man that looks good, can I have it for breakfast? MMMMMM I love this one!
paperjunk-lc
May 15, 2009 at 12:10 pmPioneer woman has a great Texas Sheet cake recipe. I go into a choc. over load when I make it and then I have choc hang over afterwards but totally worth it!
Sarah
May 15, 2009 at 12:38 pmmy friend used to say he likes “male brownies. You know, with nuts.” π
Anonymous
May 15, 2009 at 3:18 pmI have that same cookbook, and I can vouch for the Cincinnati Chili if you haven’t tried it. Don’t change a thing from the ingredients, even though you’ll want to omit some of the spices. It is to DIE FOR good, especially over spaghetti as 3-way chili! I love Cook Country!
The 5 Bickies
May 16, 2009 at 10:18 amMy mother gave me a texas sheet cake recipe and it is amazing! We now use the icing recipe on top of our brownie recipe for super fudgy and delicious brownies!
Let me know if you want me to email you my texas sheet cake recipe for comparison. My Mom is a great baker and has been making it for years!