GRANNY GRANT'S TEXAS SHEET CAKE
My Mom has made this cake for as long as I can remember! It feeds a lot of people and is delicious. Follow the recipe exactly as directed. The hot frosting combines with the hot cake to make a middle gooey, yummy layer of bliss!
Provided by Fran Murray
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Combine cocoa, Crisco, butter and water in a heavy saucepan; then bring to a boil.
- 3. Add hot mixture to sugar and flour.
- 4. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Add to flour and sugar mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Mix together.
- 5. Bake in a 15 1/2- by 17-inch pan (jellyroll pan) at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
- 6. After cake has been in the oven for 10 minutes, start making the frosting: melt cocoa, milk and butter on stove, using the same pot (cleaned) as before. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- 7. Add powdered sugar (try to beat out any lumps) and vanilla. Add nuts (if using). Pour hot onto hot cake (this is VERY important!).
- 8. Enjoy!
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S Bukhari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sheet cakes, but this one was pretty good. The cake was moist and the frosting was rich and creamy.
saed Yosif
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Luke Boyer
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.
Melissa Uhrig
[email protected]This cake was way too sweet for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
bhawana ghimire
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.
Lachlan Cooke
[email protected]This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Luka Luka
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit.
TOWSIF TAHIN IQBAL
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family reunion, and everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
Babyjr Taungakava
[email protected]This is the best sheet cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and fluffy. I highly recommend it!
SK Thaidule
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Walid Maamo
[email protected]This sheet cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.