Texas Sheet Cake

Submitted by Dorothy Breinholt

This was at the February RS meeting. So yummy.

1 Cup oil
1 Cup water
4 TB sweetened cocoa
2 Cup flour
2 Cup sugar
dash of salt
2 eggs
1/2 Cup sour cream or buttermilk
1 TB baking soda

Bring oil, water and cocoa to a boil. Note: if using unsweetened cocoa, add 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar.

Remove from heat; add dry ingredients. Beat eggs in a dish; add sour cream and baking soda. Mix well. Add to chocolate mixture and beat well. Bake in a greased jelly roll pan at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes. Cookie sheet can be used.

Icing:
1 stick butter
4 TB cocoa
4-6 TB milk
3/4 to 1 box confectioner's sugar(little less than 1 lb)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Cup chopped nuts(optional)

Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Spread icing on sheet cake while it is still warm. Sprinkle chopped nuts on cake.

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