TEXAS SHEET CAKE II

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Rich, moist, easy chocolate cake to feed a crowd. Small serving is more than enough. Great for community dinners or large get togethers of any sort.

Provided by Diane

Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup water
½ cup shortening
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Sift together and set aside in large bowl the flour and sugar.
In saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil; 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa.
Pour cocoa mixture over flour and sugar mixture. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured sheet pan.
Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes.
To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil in a saucepan 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the confectioners' sugar, nuts (if desired), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over cake. Cake may be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 142.7 mg, Sugar 43.9 g