TEXAS SHEET CAKE II
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
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
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Anuwar Shohid
a.s90@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but this cake did not turn out well for me. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't come out right.
Cat Fish In A Top Hat
c90@gmail.comThis cake was a disaster. The frosting was too runny and the cake itself was undercooked.
Katie Brown
katie.b54@hotmail.comI found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add some extra milk or water to the batter next time.
sina amouoghli
amouoghlisina@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Pedza
pedza48@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the chocolate frosting at first, but it ended up being my favorite part of the cake. It was so rich and creamy.
Anike Divine Izuchukwu
ai90@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and chocolatey. I love the way the frosting melts in my mouth.
Mhamad Zein
zein-m37@hotmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow, and the cake always turns out great.
Lightyear Isoje
l_i29@hotmail.comThis is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Cedric Madonsela
madonsela@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Hk Shakil
hk_shakil82@hotmail.comThis cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.