Texas Sheet Cake



INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

1 cup butter

1 cup water

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

6 tablespoons milk

4 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Sift together and set aside in large bowl the flour and sugar.

2. In saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil; 1/2 cup margarine
or butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa.

3. Pour cocoa mixture over flour and sugar mixture. Stir in
buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well
and pour into a greased and floured sheet pan.

4. Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven for 20
minutes.

5. To Make Frosting: Five minutes before cake is done, bring to boil
in a saucepan 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4
tablespoons cocoa. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the
confectioners' sugar, nuts (if desired), and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
extract. Beat until smooth and immediately pour frosting over cake.
Cake may be served warm or at room temperature.



Texas Sheet Cake