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?