2 c. plain flour, sifted
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour cream

2 sticks butter 1 c. water 4 tbsp. cocoa

Mix thoroughly ingredients in the first column and set aside. Meanwhile, cook ingredients in second column until boiling point is reached and materials are blended. Add this to blended batter. Pour into greased 10 x 15 inch sheet pan. Bake for 23 minutes at 350 degrees. (Frost while hot).

CHOCOLATE ICING FOR TEXAS CAKE:

1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 box confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cook first 3 ingredients until blended. Add to box of confectioner's sugar iin mixing bowl. Then stir in vanilla and mix well. Fold in nuts. Frost Texas Cake while it is still hot in pan.