LIGHT CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE

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Make and share this Light Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon (optional).
  • In a small saucepan, place the 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 6 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Pour the boiling cocoa mixture over the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing: Combine the cocoa, butter and nonfat milk in a small saucepan.
  • When the cake is done, bring the ingredients to a boil, and then add the powdered sugar, vanilla and nuts.
  • Blend well.
  • Spread on the hot cake.

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