Texas Sheet Cake

December 29, 2012

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Some things are just classics. Texas Sheet Cake is one of them. It’s big {like Texas} so it will serve a crowd, but be sure to grab a piece fast because it won’t last long. Perfect for summer barbeques and family reunions!

1 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup hot water
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Melt the butter in a sauce pan and stir in cocoa until smooth. Add water and bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside. In a mixing bowl combine sugar, flour, soda, and cinnamon. Pour...
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Nutritions

Calories
253

Sodium
88mg
3% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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