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"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cake:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 cup (2 cubes) butter
1 cup water
5 Tbsp. cocoa powder

Frosting:
6 Tbsp. milk
5 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 cube) butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Combine flour, sugar, soda, and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt butter on low in saucepan, add water and cocoa. Bring mixture to a boil and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture - mixing until blended. Pour batter into greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 350º.

For frosting, combine milk, cocoa,and butter in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over warm cake.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
15 to 18 pieces
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Ellen always asks Bethany to make this cake for her birthday.

 

 

 

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