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Texas Cake (cousin of Mississippi Cake) Recipe

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Cake
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. sugar
2 c. regular flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 c. Margarine
1 c. water
1 c. Sour Cream
2 Eggs
4 Heaping tsp. of Cocoa
Directions:
Directions:
Combine dry ingredients first. Then combine liquid ingredients and coca next. Heat liquid portion under very low heat until well blended (stirring often). Then gradually add to flour mixture using a spoon (not mixer). Pour into a greased cookie pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350º.
 

Icing
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ c. Margarine
10 tbsp. Milk
4 tbsp (heaping) Cocoa
1 Box Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Simmer margarine, cocoa, and milk at very low heat until just melted.

Then pour in powdered sugar and vanilla. After mixed and melted, pour over hot cake.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
sheet cake
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Approximately 1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I received this recipe from Phyllis Williams. Diabetics beware: this recipe is very, very high in carbs. The Texas cake is a cousin to the Mississippi Mud Cake.

 

 

 

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