This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had. PERIOD. *WARNING* Not all Texas Sheet Cake Recipes are created equal. This one is absolutely the best. No question.In a large bowl combine the following:
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
In a small sauce pan put:
1 c. butter
1 c. water
4 Tab. cocoa
Bring to a good boil and pour over the flour mixture. Stir well and add
2 eggs
3/4 c. buttermilk
Mix well and pour into a well greased 12x17 inch cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Top with Texas Sheet Cake Frosting.
Texas Sheet Cake Frosting
In a medium saucepan bring the following to a boil:
1/2 c. butter
2 Tab. cocoa
6 Tab. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Take off heat and add:
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (Optional...Jaxon says No WAY. My mom puts hers on after...so many you can't tell the cake is chocolate. Whatever floats your boat, I guess.
Stir this well with a wire whisk and immediately put on cake. You want the frosting to still be hot to give you a smooth shiny texture otherwise it will set up fast and look crusty.
Try this and let me know if you think you can top it. (0:
I've got to try this. I have a recipe similar to this but if you claim this is the best, I'd better try it.
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