Texas Sheet Cake

Name: Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 6 tablespoons milk; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2

For the cake, combine the butter, water, and cocoa in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
3

Remove from the heat.
4

In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
5

Add the butter mixture all at once, and stir to blend.
6

Whisk the eggs and sour cream together; add to the batter and mix well.
7

Pour the batter into an 18 x 12 x 1-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes.
8

Just before the cake is done, make the icing: Combine the butter, milk, and cocoa in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
9

Add the confectioners sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
10

Ice the cake while it is still warm, and top with nuts if desired.