"THE LADY & SONS" TEXAS SHEET CAKE

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When I was growing up my mom made this cake but she called it Neighborhood Cake. It is such an easy & chocolaty good. I like it with nuts. It is great to take to a potluck or picnic. When it cools store it in the fridge. Personally I like it warm!!

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c butter
1 c water
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c sour cream
ICING
1/2 c butter
6 Tbsp milk
4 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. for the cake, combine the butter, water, and cocoa in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil;set aside.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt & soda. Add all the chocolate mixture all at once; stirring to combine. Add in slightly beaten egg and sour cream together; pour in bowl and mix well. Pour batter into a lightly sprayed 18x12x1-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Icing:Just before the cake is done, make the icing. combine butter, milk & cocoa in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Cool the cake slightly, then pour over cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

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