Texas Sheet Cake
What does this mean to my family?
This is my grandpas recipe that he shared with my dad a long time ago.
My dad has no trouble making this and although it looks basic, the flavor is powerful and
makes you want more. This is my families go to recipe when we have a party or celebration.
I almost have this every year for my birthday parties as I just love the taste and texture.
I would reccomend this treat especially since it makes a large portion(enough for several people)
and is easy and not too time consuming.
The slices can never be too big!
--Allen(my dad)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
Baking Instructions
- In saucepan, combine water, butter, shortening, and cocoa;
cook and stir until boiling occurs.
- In a bowl mix together flour, sugar,
baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Add hot cocoa mixture to flour mixture
and mix until smooth.
- Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and
beat well.
- Pour into greased 151/2
x 101/2 x 1 inch pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 lb powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla
Frosting Instructions
- In saucepan, combine butter, buttermilk and chocolate.
- Cook on medium heat and stir until mixture boils.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over warm cake.
- Wait for cake and frosting to cool.
Texas sheet cake is best reccomended with a side of ice cream or milk
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