Comments on: Minnesota Sheet Cake https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/ Perfected baking recipes, with a focus on cookies and morning baking. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:32:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Xenia https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1911298 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:32:03 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1911298 5 stars
In reply to Susan.

Oh my gosh!!!! This was the most amazing cake I think I have ever had!!! Seriously!!!!! It was a dense, fabulous chocolate (used Droste cocoa and Callebaut bittersweet chocolate chips). And the frosting was “to die for.” I know I am being extremely emphatic, but it’s true! And the sugared nuts on top? Wow!

My mother in law was famous for her Texas Cake, and well, I was always underwhelmed. We had a family reunion this past weekend, and I thought I would honor my now in heaven mother in law, and make this for everyone. I’m still shaking my head wondering when I will have the next reason to make it.

The only thing I wish I would have known is this: Making the ganache AND the nuts in the short time it took to bake the cake was a bit much for me. Next time, I will make the nuts, allow them to cool and chop them before I commence with the cake.

Also, I was unfamiliar with “ganache,” and nearly freaked out when I saw how liquidy it was after melting everything. What I should have known was the expect this! Also, it was a lot easier to spread, and much more generous, than the original Texas Cake kind of frosting, so in the end, I realized it was perfection.

Lastly, I REALLY like this cake CHILLED. I think with the ganache, it’s really ideal if possible.

One more….if I don’t have a reason to make such a large sized cake, I will make it in two quarter sheet pans and freeze one. There! Now I have an excuse to make this just about any time! THANK YOU!

]]> By: Carole Miller https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1909035 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:20:42 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1909035 3 stars
I wanted to love this! I’m from Iowa and have always made what we called Texas Sheet Cake or Buttermilk Brownies -very similar recipe. This recipe yielded a much too dry cake. I thought with all the eggs it would be super moist, but honestly, the original Texas Sheet Cake is better, even with less cocoa! It’s the first of your recipes that was not absolutely perfect!

]]> By: Susan https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1908079 Tue, 26 May 2026 04:24:04 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1908079 5 stars
Crowd pleaser. I will be making this again!

]]> By: Carol https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1900047 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:59:31 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1900047 5 stars
Pure heaven! The cake itself is really good, but topping it with ganache and candied pecans is nothing short of exquisite.

]]> By: Meg https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1890995 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:53:00 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1890995 5 stars
Dear Sarah:

I made this cake today for my son’s 17th birthday. It was the most delicious, moist chocolate cake that I have ever made (and I have baked a lot of them!). Truly a special recipe – had a feeling it was going to be good based off of how the batter behaved. So tender and light! I believe the egg amounts and the creme fraiche made all the difference!

Thank you for such a beautiful recipe!

]]> By: RAR https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1872133 Thu, 29 May 2025 01:37:57 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1872133 Half a recipe in a 9×12 – 2” pan ? I have a very small French oven but this looks so good!

]]> By: Lisa https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1854079 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:07:17 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1854079 5 stars
Made it last weekend ~ it’s amazing! Thank you! It is a keeper for sure. Holy crow, it’s good!

]]> By: Rafael Oro https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1853225 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:28:53 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1853225 5 stars
I baked it. Some procedural comments. In no order of importance. For next time.
A deeper pan would be a tad better
Increasing the sugar for the walnuts to 3/4 cups
I mixed all but the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and coffee slowly to dissolve the pieces of dark brown sugar with the stand mixer on slow, using the whisk attachment.. I mixed the baking powder and soda, plus flour, and coffee by hand as the last step.
Baked in for 20 minutes.
No need for mise an place.
I had a quarter of the cake left after the party.

]]> By: Ulyana https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1853195 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:28:09 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1853195 5 stars
Baked this cake yesterday for a large group and everyone loved it! Great recipe! Looking forward to the book ??

]]> By: Carey C. https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/minnesota-sheet-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-1852304 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:07:35 +0000 https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/?p=20663#comment-1852304 I live in Louisiana and never been a fan of Texas sheet cake. I am the same way, need more chocolate the better!! This cookbook sounds amazing. I can’t wait for it. I have a Question tho, what is that recipe on the cover?! It’s so drool worther. I am a fan of your brown butter cookie that I always make. It’s my favorite cookie! I leave the dough in the fridge overnight (in balls) which is the secret. I can’t eat chocolate chip cookies without that brown butter YUMMM!!! but it seems to be the same recipe in a sheet pan. I love bars too, I would top a ganache or icing over it too even more YUMMM (I have your 100 cookie cookbook!) I need more 🙂

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