Texas Sheet Cake I

This is an easy and very good potluck cake. Serves several.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.

Step 2

Bring 1 cup butter, water and 4 tablespoons cocoa to a boil in a large saucepan. While still hot, remove from heat and add 2 cups flour, 2 cups white sugar, and salt. Mix well. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and baking soda. Do not beat too long.

Step 3

Pour batter into greased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Step 4

To Make Icing: Bring 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 5 tablespoons milk to a boil. Remove from heat. While still hot, add confectioners' sugar vanilla and nuts. Beat well. Ice cake while icing is still hot.