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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| salted butter: 1 cup |
| water: 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 1/2 cup |
| buttermilk: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp |
| 2% milk: 6 Tbl |
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 4 cups |
Texas Sheet Cake II
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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."
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
20 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.