TEXAS SHEET CAKE 
1 c. butter
1 c. water
1/4 c. baking cocoa
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream

Icing:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. baking cocoa
3 3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, bring butter, water and cocoa to a boil. Remove from the heat. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add to cocoa mixture. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Pour into a greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until comes out clean. In a saucepan, melt butter; add milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Yield: 15 servings.

 

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