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Texas Sheet Cake III

SUBMITTED BY: Bron PHOTO BY: Joanne

"I make this cake frequently; it's a standard recipe that makes the rounds at church regularly--at home in Texas. Now, I'm in Pennsylvania and am introducing it to my northern friends and fellow church-goers:). Enjoy it again! EXCELLENT with vanilla bean ice cream."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 47 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 ounces chocolate, and water. Heat until chocolate is melted; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Add melted butter/chocolate mixture, and beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake tests done. Five minutes before cake is done, make frosting.
  5. To make frosting: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 2 ounces chocolate, and 6 tablespoons milk. Heat until bubbles form around the edge; remove from heat. Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and nuts. Frost cake while still warm. Allow to cool totally before cutting.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2005 by Lauren Fredette
Makes a nice cake. Based on my experience making the recipe, I would suggest the following... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Princess Mandy
This is one of the best and easiest 'from scratch' cakes I've ever made. It's definitely a No... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by Sheila
I couldn't believe how easy this recipe was! I made it for a family get together, and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by Joanne
This recipe was awesome! I have been in search of this recipe and was I glad that I chose to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2006 by IMAPUGLUVR
This recipe is very good. I took the advice of previous reviews and increased the flour by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by susane
my grandmother made a very similar cake and she's from Oklahoms, go figure..great cake...i use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by Angie
Yummy!! However, I did omit the cinnamon, and used buttermilk for the frosting recipe as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by JEFFV67
WAYYYYYY too much cinnamon in this recipe. I'd probably drop it out completely if and when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by NANCYPARR
My family has loved this cake for 30 years. There are many variations but this seems to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2003 by KATERANDLEJONES