Texas Sheet Cake
I have come to the conclusion that this is called Texas Sheet Cake, not only because it makes a large cake, but because it uses enough sugar and butter between the cake & frosting to cover Texas!! But I wouldn't have it any other way!
I have come to the conclusion that this is called Texas Sheet Cake, not only because it makes a large cake, but because it uses enough sugar and butter between the cake & frosting to cover Texas!! But I wouldn't have it any other way!
2 c sugar
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c buttermilk (add 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar to 1/2 c whole milk) or 1/2 c sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 c water
2 sticks butter
4 tsp cocoa
Preheat over to 400. In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients. In a small pan bring water, butter & cocoa to boil. Boil for 1 minutes. Add the boiled mixture to the mixing bowl. Pour into greased & floured 11x17 cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes
Frosting:
1/2 c butter
6 Tbs evaporated milk
4 Tbs coca
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1 c chopped nuts
In small saucepan bring to boil the butter, milk, & coca. Boil 1 minutes, remove from heat & add powdered sugar & nuts. Stir until smooth. Pour over cake as soon as it is taken from the oven. The frosting will firm as the cake cools.
