Texas Sheet Cake V

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. beat in the sour cream and eggs. set aside. melt the butter on low in a saucepan, add the water and 5 tablespoons cocoa. bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. allow to cool slightly, then stir cocoa mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until blended.
• pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• for the icing: in a large saucepan, combine the milk, 5 tablespoons cocoa and 1/2 cup butter. bring to a boil, then remove from heat. stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. spread frosting over warm cake.