Here’s the recipe from the simulcast.
Texas Sheet Cake
Grease a 9 x 13 sheet cake pan.
Sift:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
Bring to a boil:
2 sticks butter
1 cup water
4 tbsp. cocoa
Pour over dry mixture and mix in:
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Bake at 400 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Icing
Heat:
1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. milk
Add anywhere from 1/2 to 1 box of powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency (Beth prefers close to 1 box) and 1 cup pecans. Spread on cake while it’s hot.
I can't wait to induldge in this. I tried going to the simulcast last night and brought my nursing 11 week old Leah with me. Evidently Beth inspired her, because Leah gabbed the whole time, making it a bit hard for me to feel the spirit. But I had fun the way God intended last night. Thanks for the recipe.
Was at the simulcast last night in Rogersville, TN. Couldn't go back this morning and my heart wants to be there so badly. I do have friends taking notes though. Prayers for you. My favorite quote from last night. "If you have not received the desire of your heart, something is up. Glory is at stake." Thanks. Needed to hear it.
The Women's Ministry at Verde Baptist Church in Cottonwood, AZ made the sheet cake to serve this morning! We are sure it will be a hit! Thanks for sharing!
Yummy! My family loves this cake. Try switching out some of the liquid (water- 1/4 c, and milk- 1 tbsp) for room-tempertured brewed coffee. The coffee intensifies the flavor of the chocolate quite nicely.
Beverley B.
He did, he did! And it is so good!! Thank you, Beth for the weekend. I have much to digest and I don't mean the cake. Love you like crazy!
The cake sounds amazing – can't wait to try it.
I just wanted to say also that I attended the simulcast from Rutledge, GA @ Centennial Baptist Church. This was amazing!! I love anything that Beth Moore does. She makes learning the Bible so interesting and fun. and mostly understandable.
I came into the seminar last night with a very heavy heart about my marriage & what I was going to do next. I am completely broken & I have given up. But Beth said today…Don't Give Up!! Shut Up & Listen, be patient & wait. I have to now because she was talking directly to me. I don't know how to pray, I am scared to death where my life is going & right now it doesn't look good. But THANK YOU BETH for doing this simulcast – it was for ME. Thank you!
I have a family recipe that is almost exactly like Beth's – just a few ingredients different – still the 3 sticks of butter. It is my son's birthday cake every year. I think I've been eating it the life of my marriage – 29 years. LOVE IT! I'm going to try adding the 2 ingredients that are in Beth's that are not mine and see if I can tell the difference.
Just got home from Saturday's Simulcast. Oh how powerful it was. Beth, I know you spoke to me and to the other ladies here at our site. God is just amazing in that He speaks to all and yet it is still so personal to each individual person. God was all over Topeka, Kansas. Words can't say enough.
Jan
Beth,
Just want you to know your prayers were answered! The "wave" hit Hampton VA in our simulcast…He is so faithful and there is nothing like His attention and presence. He is Wonderful…and that describes to a tee the moments, like this weekend, when He meets us and speaks to us at our deepest, most sacred needs (unspoken and often unadmitted to ourselves). We are left filled with the wonder of Him. It is DELIGHT!
Love you, girlfriend!
I just came home from the Fri/Sat simulcast and can't thank y'all enough. It was exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it. God knew what he was doing by sending me to Southside Baptist Church for the event. It blessed my socks off! Thank you Beth for delivering God's anointed Word, and thanks to your marvelous worship team and everyone else who had a hand in putting it on. May God bless you richly.
Got home a little while ago from the simulcast in Lawton, OK. Had a blast and was blessed beyond measure. Praise you Jesus.
My daughters, who were with me, informed me that I am to bake this cake and have them over for dinner tomorrow! So I was just in here printing off a copy.
Thanks, as always, for your ministry and for keeping everything real. Love you all.
Forever His,
Lawan
Phil 4:8
Beth, Amanda and Melissa and all who serve through LPM- I just left the First Baptist Church in Rockwall Texas- I'm from Austin, but traveled to this area where my mother lives- I continue to be "stunned" by the depth of study and quality of presentation you share with us- How in the world do you produce God's message in a fresh, brilliant and loving manner so often?- it would take me a year to prepare and study in order to present even one of your topics- Please know I AM BLESSED and IMPRESSED – so glad God is Alive and Active in you, dear sister in Christ- I am sitting in a library in a small east Texas town so that I can type up my notes from today. I want to share them as best I can and pray over them for myself- The translation I use for my memory verses is "Enjoy serving the Lord and he will give you what you want" I often speak the NIV translation and sometimes the Trust in the Lord and he will give you …… Thank you and have a relaxed trip home. An Austin Siesta
To all who made the Green Bay LPL event so great, thank you. God blessed us very richly at Lake City Church in Madison, WI (yes, just down the road). Everyone could find pearls to take with her. However, Friday night there was a storm in Madison which knocked out the satilite signal for the beginning of the 3rd point. It was also missed in the Saturday morning review. Could you please/would you please provide the full point of #3 "Delighting in God . . . .???" If you post it all will see.
God bless you in your service to Him.
Thanks for the Simulcast it was wonderful just what I needed!!!!! I'm a mom of 2 preschoolers that needed a spiritual refreshment. I was so glad to be apart. Beth you are awesome keep letting the Lord use you.
Beth,
Wow! Last night was truly amazing. I about fell off my chair when I saw what you were gonna speak on. You see, I've been dealing with emotions from my unmet desires all week. Tonight I realized that God is getting to the heart of my desires for His glory and I need to ask him to be my delight. I so want to delight in HIM. I know He will answer my prayer for He is faithful.
Thanks so much!
I loved the simulcast this weekend. I needed that fresh word from God! Thank you for being his instrument. Is there any way you could post the blessing you had us say to our girlfriend at the end of Saturday's session. It touched me but for the life me can't even remember all the words so would appreciate a copy of it.
Beth, my family has been making this recipe for ages, but we call it "Millionaire Cake!" Love, love, love!
My wife just attended a Beth Moore conference in Green Bay, WI today. She texted me about this cake and the kids and I have decided to bake it for her and her friends. It will be warm when they get home!
I wished I could have participated in this grand event but as usual you all are so generous as to share tidbits from the weekend. My family loves this cake and I take one with me almost everytime I need a dish at a potluck etc.
Thanks for your recipe Beth…its exactly the same one I have. If you use it then I know it must be the best.
Royana
P.S. I know God worked mightly through you this past weekend. Thank you for your willingness to share His word with a hurting world.
I've been itching to make this cake since I heard you talk about it last night. Will the Lord forgive this lapse of my Atkins diet?? It really must be my hearts desire! (just kidding Lord) I'll save the recipe to wow the family over the holidays and remember my weekend with all of you fondly.
Sarah
I have this same recipe and it is a favorite with my friends and family too. The ultimate compliment came from my former boss who seldom ate sweets but loved this cake. I walked into his office one day and he was sitting at his desk with the empty cake pan scrapping out every crumb. I realized then just how much he enjoyed it.
I just got home from attending your simulcast at Underwood Baptist Church in Florence,AL. Your cake illustration really hit home with me. I have been waiting on God for something for many years. From your simple, but effective cake illustration, that even though I though I was "waiting", I have really been sitting at the table doing nothing but drooling over the "cake" when all I need to do is eat lunch. This weekend has been such an eyeopener for me….Thanks so very much.
I've been itching to make this cake since I heard you talk about it last night. Will the Lord forgive this lapse of my Atkins diet?? It really must be my hearts desire! (just kidding Lord) I'll save the recipe to wow the family over the holidays and remember my weekend with all of you fondly.
Sarah
When my eldest daughter was 3-1/2 she looked at me & very matter of factly (real word?) statedl "I know why GOD made chocolate chip cookies…..'cause I like 'em!" 🙂
And this cake is another expression of His love for us. Turns out the recipe we've had for years called "chocolate/cinnamon cake" is practically the same. Thanks for the wonderful story. I say "cccaaaaaakkkeee" so often, it's really a hoot! I know GOD thinks it's funny.
The simulcast was a blessing of dynamic proportions…life changing for real!
Blessings!
Sharoni 🙂
Letting you know up in Canada, we thought Beth had said "cheese cake". A number of us chuckled when we read "sheet cake". Will enjoy trying this one out! Thanks!
If the Green Heron comes back, I'd love to know how she modified the cake to gluten free!
Loved the message. I'll cherish Psalm 37!
LuAnn
Momma Beth…It's Saturday and I just got home from the simulcast in Texarkana, TX. WooHoo…I was fed from the Word like never before. My best girlfriend and I did the "commitment" together, through our tears. We have both been through MUCH in our 60-years of life. BUT before the simulcast even got into gear on Fri eve, I wanted to SHOUT when I realized the Scripture you would focus on!!! Those verses from Psalm 37 carried me through a VERY difficult time in the 1980-90's when one of my sons ran away from home. He was gone from my life for many years. Absolutely THEE MOST PAINFUL time of my life…but I remained faithful (like you said!) and God was faithful to bring my son back to me. He is now married to my beautiful daughter-in-law and has given me twin gransons. When I see all of them next time, we will celebrate with Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake.
Love you to bits….Sue
Before the simulcast last night a small group from our church were having a dicussion about dreams. I commented and said that I rarely remember any dreams. When I came home I looked at the recipe for this cake on the blog and then went to bed. I had adream that Beth had made this cake and served me a piece of it.
My favorite simulcast ever! : )
I'm going to try Beth's Texas sheet cake recipe. Ree at thepioneerwoman[dot]com/cooking has a similar recipe with step-by-step directions and pictures. It's baked in a jelly roll pan as well.
Just read the comment from "Anonymous" whose parents are "disinterested" in her. Wish I could give her a big hug right now. I am praying for her & hope others who may see this comment will join me. Yes, the simulcast was wonderful (viewed in Pineville, LA), and the "caaaaakkke" has been a favorite in our family for years. I hope "Anonymous" will get a big helping of love that sweet from someone nearby who will be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit to minister to her. Thanks again Beth for moving me to tears as you always do!! Love you in the Lord.
I checked the blog to get the recipe!Thanks! I have to make it. I loved the simulcast. Thank you Beth and all the staff. You're awesome.
Thank you from Rogers, AR. This was the first LPL Simulcast I ever attended. I came expectantly to hear from our Lord God. Bless His Holy Name…Jesus! He truly is enough. Thank you for sharing the Word of God placed on your heart. Psalm 37 happen's to be the Scripture assignment from last week's Women's Sunday School Class to be covered in the morning. I know and hear still, God speaking to me specifically on how I am walk in His Spirit during this season. I desire so—to stay in His Presence, He is my life. This is a season in which I will need to be still (shut thee up)in order to continue to hear/see in faith the provision of the Lord. Thank you for the encouragement to continue on.
I am looking forward to baking the Texas sheet cake for my family and grandbabies. May the joy of the Lord continually strengthen you, dear Sister!
To Our Sister in pajamas,
My heart goes out to you. Such pain in wanting the blessing and love from your parents.
My mom died August 17th. Dad died in 1991. My pastor told me God gives us our blessing if our parents don't.
You are loved, my friend! Consider yourself BEAR HUGGED! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I can't wait to try this cake!
It says to grease a 9 x 13 sheet cake pan (that is a quarter sheet cake) is this right? That's a pretty small pan…
i am certain that the event that I experienced in my home town of Green Bay last night and this morning will surely stay with me forever. thank you Beth for showing me David's psalm and revealing God's word in a whole new light. I am a better stronger more secure Christian because of you. May God's light continue to shine down on you 🙂 Debbie Draeger Green Bay, WI ps..i can't wait to make the cake
YUMMY! I was at the simulcast and came home and made the cake. It is so good. So much for the 1.6 mile walk I took:) We live in a new neighborhood. I am not shy and went last week knocking on doors to meet some neighbors. Today I went back to tell them I made Beth Moore's texas sheet cake and I wanted to share with them. Thanks Beth. I even heard my neighbor Debbie yelling to her husband and father who lives with her "we have chocolate cake." Maybe I will get to know them well enough to share what you spoke about.
Add a couple tsp of cinnamon and vanilla to the icing and you can call it Mexican Chocolate Cake.
Enjoy.
If you're trying to count the calories…only prepare when you have a crowd to eat it up…
Lauri W.
Got to share this. I was at the simulcast this wkend in Atlanta. I hate cake but recently had this cake baked for me by my friend in Texas and now love it! It was so funny as this has been a joke between us. She was in Canton Tx listening also. We both died laughing! I bet people thought we were weird. Thanks for a great weekend-I was suppose to be working at WOF but God had other plans! So glad He did!
P.S. We add cinnamon in the icing too-mmmm!!
Just wanted to add my two cents because it makes me feel like Im actually connected to this person who has no idea I exist, but I know so much about her and…who has been what my husband calls my BFF for almost ten years now. How sweet you have been to me and the difference you have made in my relationship with the Almighty Father. You have helped me to grow up in the Lord and continue to do so. I wish I could have you to my humble aboad for diner, I'd cook, but I would make you bake that caaaaakkkkkkeeeee!!! Your very secret BFF (best friend forever)!!! I love you
Terri B
Thank you for the cake .My Grandmother always made this for my birthday. She went to be with the lord 10 years ago. I still miss her and even if I am 54 I still want birthday caKE …. hOW THANKS TO bETH i CAN have it .. I was at the simulcast at Sutton WV.. I loved it and I needed it.
Vicki
Oh my! From the first bite I knew why your grandson showed pure desire! It's such an easy recipe, I had all the ingredients handy, well, except butermilk, so I used plain yogurt instead which turned out perfectly. It's from now on "my birthday cake" – so yummy. Thank you!
Well, you asked what we needed and the Holy Spirit led you to hit the nail on the head. Still amazed at that when it happens.
Than you, Thank you Amanda for posting the commissioning.
They are so meaningful, this one more than most. PS: I am with Jackson about Bibby's cake :>
Beth, I was moved by GOD to attend your simulcast at Christ Fellowship, then the night of the event the heavens opened and it poured, I was so close to staying home, but again he spoke to me – GO! I did attend and was so moved at how God spoke through you right to my heart. I could hardly wait to get back for more on Saturday….I then rushed home for my son's 13th Birthday sleep-over party…I have never attended a Bible study but feel compelled to do so. So Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
Okay, Beth. I just made the cake and ate a piece while it was still warm…..now I understand why it was the desire of Jackson's heart!
Sandi
WOW! A cake recipe and so much wisdom too! You are truly anointed by God. I have done many of your studies over the years and enjoyed them so much. Especially back during the time when my parents died within 2 days of each other and we had a double funeral. But God was so Good. Then this was wonderful now after a 27 1/2 year marriage to the man that I thought God had brought me decided he didn't want to be married to me any more and God once again was good to me. Then your message has helped me to see that I was not delighting in God to the extent that He wanted me to. I PRAISE God for you and your diligence in following after Him and His calling on your life. Thank you for a wonderful time in the Lord and for being obedient to Him. God Bless you and your entire family. God delights in us, Thank You God!!
I LOVE this cake.
Thanks for posting the recipe. Enjoyed hearing about it and can't wait to try it!
I want to be as excited about the Word of God and delighting in Him as I was about the recipe you graciously shared with us…..
Thanks so much for the recipe! My mom used to make this all the time, now the recipe she gives me is using wheat flour, cutting the sugar, adding apple sauce, etc. Nice to try to be healthy, but SO NOT the same and when I feel like chocolate cake – I'm not really into cutting calories! Thanks for the real deal! 🙂