TEXAS SHEET CAKE AND COCOA
BUTTER FROSTING
 
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs

In small heavy pan, bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil. In a large bowl put sugar, flour, and salt. Take cocoa mixture from heat and add immediately to dry ingredients. Add sour cream, eggs and soda. Mix well; batter will be very thin.

Pour into greased 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Test with toothpick. Do not overbake. Ice while warm.

FROSTING:

6 tbsp. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil milk, cocoa and butter until bubbly. Beat together with powdered sugar and vanilla.

 

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