Texas Sheet Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• sift together and set aside in large bowl the flour and sugar.
• in saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil; 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa.
• pour cocoa mixture over flour and sugar mixture. stir in buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. mix well and pour into a greased and floured sheet pan.
• bake in a preheated 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) oven for 20 minutes.
• to make frosting: five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil in a saucepan 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa. remove from heat and immediately stir in the confectioners' sugar, nuts (if desired), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over cake. cake may be served warm or at room temperature.