CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE

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My husband is from Texas, and we love Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake. This recipe is oh-so-good. -Kristi Wells, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture. Combine the eggs and sour cream; stir into butter mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar. Add cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.