Recipe to make simple chocolate sheet cake for 350 servings
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One of the best things about a sheet cake is that it can easily be made to serve a large group. This recipe makes enough chocolate cake to serve 350 people – perfect for a party or potluck.
The ingredients for this cake are simple and you likely already have them in your pantry. All you need is sugar, flour, butter, eggs, baking powder, milk, and chocolate. For the chocolate, you can use either cocoa powder or melted chocolate chips. If you want a really chocolatey cake, use both!
Instructions-wise, this could not be easier. Simply mix together all of the ingredients, pour into a large baking pan, and bake. That’s it!
This cake is versatile and can be used for any occasion. Top it with frosting and sprinkles for a birthday cake, serve it plain as a dessert for a more sophisticated dinner party, or even use it as breakfast cake! If you have leftovers (which is unlikely with this recipe), they freeze well too.
Here are a few tips for making this cake:
For an even more decadent cake, substitute half of the flour for cocoa powder.
If using melted chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder, be sure to cool the chips before adding them to the batter so they don’t seize up.
Baking time will vary depending on the size of your baking pan. A 9×13 inch pan will take about 35 minutes, while a larger pan will take less time. Start checking the cake at the minimum baking time and add more time as necessary.
Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months
