Mom's Texas Sheetcake

by Andi

Servings: 20 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Icing:
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 stick margarine
1 lb. confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
6 tbsp. milk
1/2 cup nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. In saucepan, add margarine, oil, water, and cocoa. Bring to a boil & add to flour mixture; stir well. Add eggs, buttermilk, and baking soda. Mix well. Pour on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes at 350°.

Icing:
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Frost cake as soon as it is taken out of oven.

CHEF COMMENTS

This is one of my all-time favorites of my mom's recipes! It is terrific with a scoop of vanilla ice cream over the warm cake! =Þ

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