FROSTED TEXAS SHEET CAKE

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This is an extremely moist chocolate/cinnamon cake that tastes almost like fudge! It's thick, sweet, and perfect with vanilla ice cream . . . or by itself!

Provided by ShackaShea

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix in large bowl and set aside the two cups of flour and two cups of sugar.
  • In saucepan, bring 1 stick of margarine, four tablespoons of cocoa, and 1 cup of water to a boil.
  • Pour boiled mixture over dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup buttermilk (this is what moistens the cake!),1 teaspoons baking soda, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well.
  • After mixed, pour into 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 baking pan. Bake 25 minutes @ 400 degrees. As cake comes from oven, pour icing mixture over the top - DO THIS WHILE THE CAKE IS HOT HOT HOT!
  • Make The Icing!
  • Boil 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick (1 cup)margarine, and 6 tablespoons of milk together for 1 minute. Add to powdered sugar and vanilla. Blend/stir until the lumps are gone, and pour over HOT cake. Let sit for 30 minutes until cool.
  • This cake freezes beautifully!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 222.2, Carbohydrate 90.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 70.9, Protein 4.6

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