We had two parties last weekend and I had to take a dessert to one of them for a big crowd, so I made a big pan of Texas Sheet Cake. It is a very moist, cake and you add the frosting while the cake is still warm to keep it that way.
This recipe comes from my husband’s Aunt Krista, and I think that she gave it to me at one of my bridal showers! (So it is really old!) I love the hint of cinnamon with the chocolate, it gives it such a good flavor. I also love that I usually have all the ingredients on hand for this cake and I don’t have to go to the store for anything!
Texas Sheet Cake
1 cup margarine
1 cup water
1/4 cup cocoa
Put in small kettle and heat until margarine is melted and it comes to a boil. Put flour in mixing bowl and pour melted mixture over the flour and mix then add the sugar.
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
Add:
1 tsp soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Beat all together. Put in a greased and floured 11 x 16″ pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Chocolate Frosting
1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup cocoa
Mix in kettle, stir and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in:
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts, chopped.
Let it cool slightly and frost warm cake. Enjoy!
Doesn’t this look like a party?
