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Texas Sheet Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Chantal PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"This is an easy and very good potluck cake. Serves several."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 65 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 15x10 inch jelly roll cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  2. Bring 1 cup butter, water and 4 tablespoons cocoa to a boil in a large saucepan. While still hot, remove from heat and add 2 cups flour, 2 cups white sugar, and salt. Mix well. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and baking soda. Do not beat too long.
  3. Pour batter into greased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  4. To Make Icing: Bring 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 4 tablespoons cocoa and 5 tablespoons milk to a boil. Remove from heat. While still hot, add confectioners' sugar vanilla and nuts. Beat well. Ice cake while icing is still hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by SOCALTED
Have the made the same thing for many years...people love it. Some differences though, I do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by MRSPELL
Excellent taste and texture. For those of you that are ending up with crumbly cake, you are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by BLOOMISSEXY
Would you like a little cake with your frosting!?! My friend and i made this cake and hated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2004 by NOT HUNGRY
I've been making this recipe for many years. This is the cake that Lady Bird Johnson makes for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2003 by NOTTINGGATE
This was the first time I had ever made Texas Sheet Cake and it was easy and a HIT! Stays... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by HappyHousewife
EXCELLENT! Followed the recipe to a "T" except the walnuts! Just delightful!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2005 by nanajan5
I just made this for a picnic and it was so easy and quick to make. Love the fudge icing. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by DICKSIELEE
I halved this recipe without difficulty. Moist, tender cake. Frosting needed significant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Margie
this was very good. I lost my recipe for Texas Sheet Cake years ago and this taste just like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2003 by RAGDOLL25
This was incredibly easy and quick---kids loved it, but my husband thought the icing was too... MORE

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