TEXAS Sheet Cake Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (real) butter
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1 cup boiling water
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4 + T. good quality cocoa powder
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Preheat oven to 350°. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, whisk in the cocoa and steadily stream in the water to make a smooth mixture. Bring to a slight boil for 30 seconds. Set aside.
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2 cups AP flour
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2 cups sugar
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1 – 2 T. cinnamon
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dash of salt
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Sift all together and whisk into the chocolate in your saucepan.
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1/2 cup buttermilk* (I use milk with a little yogurt)
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2 eggs, slightly beaten
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1 – 2 T. vanilla (depending on quality and strength)
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1 tsp. baking soda
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Gently mix all together in saucepan, making sure there are not clumps and it is silky smooth, do not over beat though. Pour into a lightly buttered sheet pan, large baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes depending on the size and t
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3/4 cup butter
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4 + T. good cocoa
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1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped, optional
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