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Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake Recipe

All the indulgent charm of a classic Texas Sheet Cake reimagined in a rich, moist Bundt cake format—effortlessly prepared with a cake mix and finished with a luscious chocolate pecan glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix (preferably chocolate fudge)

Chocolate Pecan Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Set your oven to preheat at 350°F. Thoroughly coat the inside of a Bundt pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with milk, melted butter, and eggs. Beat the mixture by hand or with a hand mixer until it is completely blended.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with minimal crumbs.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully invert onto a cake platter and let it cool entirely before applying the frosting.

Chocolate Pecan Frosting

  • In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the butter, cocoa powder, and milk. Whisk the mixture until the ingredients have fully melted and are smooth.
  • Remove the pan from heat and sift in the powdered sugar, whisking thoroughly until the frosting becomes glossy and lump-free. Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  • Drizzle the warm frosting over the cooled cake. Let the glaze firm up before slicing.

Notes

To maintain freshness, wrap the cake with plastic and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.