Texas Sheet Cake with Applesauce and Chai

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 10x15-inch cake pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring water to a boil in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven or in a pot on the stovetop. Remove from heat and add chai tea bag. Let steep for 10 minutes; remove bag.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine chai tea, applesauce, and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour, sugar, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt and whisk until smooth. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove cake from the oven.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine butter and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a light boil and remove from heat. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; whisk icing until smooth.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour icing over warm cake and smooth across the surface. Let cool thoroughly before cutting into 24 pieces.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)