Sheath Cake

Name: Sheath Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 8 Tbsp. cocoa; 3/4 c. margarine (3 sticks); 6 Tbsp. milk; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar; 1 c. pecans; 1 c. water

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
8 Tbsp. cocoa
3/4 c. margarine (3 sticks)
6 Tbsp. milk
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar
1 c. pecans
1 c. water

Directions

1

Mix together and set aside flour and sugar in large mixing bowl.
2

In saucepan, mix margarine, 4 tablespoons of cocoa and 1 cup of water.
3

Bring this mixture to a rapid boil and pour over sugar and flour; mix well.
4

Then add buttermilk, soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 slightly beaten eggs.
5

Mix all this well and pour in a long, greased and floured pan.
6

Bake 25 minutes at 350° to 400°.
7

Pour icing on hot cake.