DEVIL'S FOOD SHEET CAKE

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I like this cake because it's so moist and rich. It's great for large gatherings because it's so easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar and butter until butter is melted. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture and mix thoroughly. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.