2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
3 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
2 sticks butter
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. vinegar

Mix in large bowl by hand: flour, sugar, salt and soda. Bring to a boil: cocoa, butter, water, vanilla and vinegar. Pour over mixture and mix well. Beat together eggs and sour cream. Add egg mixture to chocolate mixture. Pour into greased pan (11 x 14 inch) cookie sheet with sides. Bake at 375 degrees.

TEXAS SHEET CAKE ICING:

1/2 stick butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. nuts, if desired

Melt butter and cocoa together, then add rest of ingredients. Frost cake warm.