TEXAS SHEET CAKE 
2 c. white sugar
2 c. flour
2 sticks butter
1 c. water
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and flour in large bowl. Put butter, water, cocoa in pan and bring to a boil. Pour boiling mixture in large bowl with sugar and flour mixture. Mix well. Add buttermilk, soda, baking powder, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Put in greased cookie sheet with sides (15 x 10 x 2). Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 18 minutes. Ice while hot.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE ICING:

2 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. cocoa

Cook to soft ball stage, remove from heat, add 1/2 stick butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, let cool.

 

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