Best Skillet Texas Sheet Cake Recipe - How to Make Skillet Texas Sheet Cake

Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 375°. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 2In a 10" cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in dry ingredients. Stir in egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Bake until the top springs back, about 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Step 3 In a small saucepan combine butter, cocoa powder, and heavy cream and bring to a boil, stirring consistently. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Keep warm.

Step 4 Pour glaze over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans and let cool slightly until frosting just sets.

Step 5 Serve with ice cream (if desired) and more pecans.