37 Texas Sheet Cakes That Prove the South Knows Sweets

No one will leave your party without a huge slice of something sweet thanks to these recipes. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time collecting all the compliments you'll get on these sweet and stunning treats.

Cherry Chocolate Sheet Cake: Complete with chunks of cherries, each slice of this sheet cake is positively bursting with flavor. Top each slice with another marschino for a cute last-minute touch. Get the recipe from The Recipe Critic.

Chocolate Coconut and Pecan Sheet Cake: You'll love how this cake walks the line between being too fudgy to be called cake but too light and delicate to be called a brownie. It's its own perfect creation. Get the recipe from Real Food by Dad.

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Sheet Cake: The moist, tender texture of banana bread meets the sweet baking spices, icing, and indulgence of a cinnamon roll in this cake that we think you should eat for breakfast! Get the recipe from Picky Palate.

The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake: Why should vanilla or yellow cake have all the fun? This blogger gives her chocolate version of the classic sheet cake a colorful upgrade with a cascade of sprinkles. Get the recipe from Lil Luna.

Pineapple Sheet Cake: Crushed pineapple and its fruity juice give this cake a tender crumb that you'll keep coming back for, and the tang of cream cheese frosting just takes it over the top. Get the recipe from Chef In Training.

Chocolate Sheet Cake: Forget fancy frosting designs! All you need with a cake this delicious is a little dollop of the sweet topping with a strawberry placed in the center.Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.

Coconut Sheet Cake: Coconut lovers, look no further for your dream cake. The tropical ingredient is in the cake, frosting, and topping in this treat so you feel like you're on vacation after just one bite. Get the recipe from She Wears Many Hats.

Best Strawberry Sheet Cake: An entire container of fresh strawberries goes into the batter for the base of this sweet cake, so don't underestimate that subtle shade of pink! Get the recipe from Southern Bite.

Texas Sheet Cake Bites: Sure, they're pre-portioned into single servings, but we can't promise they'll help with portion control. They're just too tasty to turn down seconds...and maybe thirds. Get the recipe from Life In the Lofthouse.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake: Fluffy chocolate cake and creamy chocolate frosting are a delicious combination, but slip a layer of peanut butter between them and you've got a little plate of heaven. Get the recipe from The Novice Chef.

Gingerbread Texas Sheet Cake: Skip the cookies that go stale and enjoy the warm winter spices you love in this tender, moist cake instead. Plus, plenty of cream cheese frosting adds a special final touch. Get the recipe from Lemons for Lulu.

Texas Sheet Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting: This blogger knows the secret to the perfect cake: A rich, dense cake needs a light and fluffy frosting to balance it out. Her recipe nails both elements. Get the recipe from House of Yumm.

Peppermint Texas Sheet Cake: It isn't just the crushed peppermint topping that gives this confection sweet holiday flair! There's also a generous dose of peppermint extract hiding in that frosting. Get the recipe from Recipe Girl.

Texas Sheet Cake Skillet: Tender chocolate cake with a slightly gooey center is utter perfection paired with a couple scoops of plain old vanilla ice cream and two spoons (if you're willing to share). Get the recipe from The Cookie Rookie.

Carrot Sheet Cake: If you're looking for an excuse to enjoy an extra piece of cake, here it is: this one's stuffed with shredded carrot, so it's practically a vegetable! (Wink!) Get the recipe from Life In the Lofthouse.

Texas Turtle Sheet Cake: Chocolate chips and toasty pecan pieces get a generous blanket of gooey caramel on top of this irresistible (and easy) chocolate cake. Get the recipe from About a Mom.

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting: It might not be the fanciest or flashiest of cakes, but this is one birthday cake recipe that gets the job done--the job being pleasing your picky sweet tooth. Get the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction.

Funfetti Sheet Cake: No one at your party will be able to stop themselves from smiling once this rainbow-hued confection is cut and passed around. After all, sprinkles make everything better. Get the recipe from The First Year.

Samoa Sheet Cake: Ditch the sugar and spice and get with coconut and caramel; this dessert dream team makes for a much more decadent and delicious dessert, anyway. Get the recipe from Chef In Training.

Chocolate Mint Texas Sheet Cake: The gooey mint filling hiding between the two chocolate layers of this cake is like the inside of a York Peppermint Patti--and you'll find yourself scooping it out and savoring it solo. Get the recipe from A Spicy Perspective.

Cherry Sheet Cake: Cherry Jell-O might give this garnet-colored goodie its color, but it's the small pieces of chopped maraschino cherries that create those amazing pops of flavor. Get the recipe from Lil' Luna.

White Texas Almond Sheet Cake: Vanilla and almond team up in this easy dessert recipe to make a subtly sweet cake that's complex enough to keep you coming back bite after delicious bite. Get the recipe from The Novice Chef.

Boston Cream Pie Sheet Cake: One bite of this humble sheet cake, and you'll never underestimate yellow cake again. All it needs is a cream layer and a smooth chocolate topping. Get the recipe from Chef In Training.

Lemon Sheet Cake: They might not be as lip-puckering as classic lemon bars, but with a generous dusting of fresh lemon zest, they're sure to please a whole crowd of lemon dessert lovers. Get the recipe from The First Year.

Coconut Almond Sheet Cake: Simple sliced strawberries not only act as a gorgeous (and easy) decoration, but also make the first bite of this coconut-flavored confection that much more surprising. Get the recipe from The Food Charlatan.

Banana Sheet Cake: Delicate banana cake is slightly sweeter than the banana bread you already love, and the perfect vehicle for thick and tangy cream cheese frosting. Get the recipe from Dessert Now, Dinner Later.

Strawberry Sheet Cake: Although you can add food coloring if you adore that rose hue, this cake gets most of its gorgeous glow and all of its flavor from a generous amount of strawberry puree in the batter. Get the recipe from Life Made Sweeter.

Key Lime Pie Sheet Cake: Is it pie, or is it cake? Whatever you decide, all of your guests will simply agree that it's delicious--and that they want to take the recipe off your hands! Get the recipe from Lauren's Latest.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake: Reese's peanut butter cup lovers, look no further. This chocolate cake is topped with peanut butter frosting and uses chopped candy bars as sprinkles! Get the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction.

Raspberry Shortcake Sheet Cake: Strawberry shortcake may be the version that gets all the love, but this version, completely with cream cheese frosting and raspberry glaze, will win your heart away. Get the recipe from Dessert Now, Dinner Later.

Orange Creamsicle Sheet Cake: Vanilla balances out the tart citrus fruit for slices of cake that taste just like those push pops we all used to gobble up when we were kids--and you'll devour this take on the classic, too. Get the recipe from Chef In Training.

Baileys Chocolate Sheet Cake: The Irish cream liqueur makes an appearance in both the cake and the frosting of this devilishly delicious confection; it's utter perfection paired with a strong cup of coffee. Get the recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling.

Zucchini Sheet Cake: You won't care that this cake features shredded squash after just one bite. You won't take the green veggie, but it keeps the cake irresistibly moist. Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb.

Chocolate Meringue Texas Sheet Cake: Gooey chocolate cake feels even more decadent when topped with a delicately crunchy meringue crust and slightly tart fresh berries. Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.

Red Velvet Sheet Cake: With the first cut into this gem-toned cake, you'll see your guests break into grins. Red velvet is a classic that's always sure to please, and this easy recipe will make you happy. Get the recipe from Center Cut Cook.

Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake: Peanut butter lovers, head straight for the kitchen and whip up this confection; your favorite sweet spread isn't clouded by any other ingredient like chocolate or caramel. Get the recipe from All Day I Dream About Food.

Coca-Cola Sheet Cake: It might sound weird to cook the frosting, but that's how you get that deliciously delicate shell and gooey bottom layer within the icing. This cake is a Southern classic for a reason! Get the recipe from Crazy for Crust.

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