Classic Texas Sheet Cake

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This classic Texas sheet cake has been apart of our family gatherings for years. I don’t know why I’ve never made it. Melt in your mouth good with just the right amount of chocolate this cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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For the Cake:
•1 cup butter
•1 cup water
•1/4 cup cocoa
•2 cups granulated sugar
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 cup buttermilk
•2 eggs
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:
•1/2 cup butter
•1/4 cup cocoa
•1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
•1 pound confectioners' sugar (4-1/4 cups)
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Cake: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.In a medium saucepan combine the butter, water and cocoa over medium heat; heat until butter melts. 3.In a medium bowl add the sugar, flour, salt and baking...
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Nutritions

Calories
549

Sodium
293mg
12% DV

Fat
28g
44% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV