Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey — these bite-sized Texas Sheet Cake treats are topped with a glossy cocoa glaze and crunchy nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want a classic chocolate dessert in mini form.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with foil baking cups or lightly grease the pan to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Base
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the water and cocoa powder, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and just begins to lightly boil. Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Combine the Batter
Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Add this mixture to the batter and stir until smooth and fully combined.
5️⃣ Fill and Bake
Fill each muffin cup about ⅔ full with the batter.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6️⃣ Make the Chocolate Glaze
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cocoa powder together while stirring.
Add the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking until the glaze becomes smooth, glossy, and pourable.
7️⃣ Glaze the Cake Bites
Spoon the warm chocolate glaze generously over each cooled cake bite, allowing it to slightly drip down the sides.
Immediately sprinkle the chopped nuts over the glaze so they stick while it sets.
8️⃣ Serve
Let the glaze set for about 10–15 minutes before serving. These bites are best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 18–20 cake bites
Calories: ~240 per bite