Texas Sheet Cake I

Ingredients

• 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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan.

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.

Pour batter into greased 15×10 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.

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.