Texas Sheet Cake

I was craving something chocolate.....so I decided to make an old stand by. Texas Sheet Cake is very easy, decadent and quick.

The recipe for Texas Sheet Cake is as follows:

Texas Sheet Cake

In a medium size pot over medium heat add 1 sticks of butter, 4 T. cocoa powder and 1 c. water, bring to a boil and stir. Remove from heat and stir in the following: 2 c. flour, 2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. sour cream, 1 t. baking soda, 1 t. vanilla. Mix well. pour into 9x13 inch pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Mix together frosting and spread onto hot cake once removed from the oven.

Frosting

Boil 1/2 c. butter, 4 T. cocoa, and 6 T. milk. Remove from heat and add 1 lb. confectioners sugar, 1 t. vanilla, and 1 c. nuts (optional). Pour over cake and spread.

You will love this cake. Serve with a great cup of coffee on a lazy afternoon and enjoy.

The Lunch Lady :)