"An EASY no-mixer recipe for classic Texas sheet cake that's so rich in chocolate flavor thanks to the moist chocolate cake itself and to the chocolate frosting with walnuts for a bit of crunch in every bite! Ready in less than 1 hour, and it feeds a crowd, making this a perfect party or celebration cake any time of year!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter or margarine
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1 cup water
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1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (like Hershey's)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or as desired
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine
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1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (like Hershey's)
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6 tablespoons whole milk (2% may be substituted)
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3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted if very lumpy
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
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1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped