FAVORITE CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE

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This is a favorite cake of my Dad's. I got this recipe from my Aunt Karen. The cinnamon in it really makes it good.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To Make Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. You will need a jellyroll pan or a smaller cookie sheet with a rim around all four sides. You will not need to grease the pan.
  • Mix the flour and sugar for the cake in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a saucepan bring the butter, vegetable oil, water and 4 tbs cocoa powder to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar and stir together.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda and buttermilk and stir to mix well.
  • Pour in the baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking prepare the icing: Bring butter, milk and cocoa powder to a boil stirring constantly and then remove from heat.
  • Add the vanilla, nuts and box of powdered sugar and stir well.
  • Spread icing over cake while the cake is still warm.

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