The BEST Texas Sheet Cake

March 25, 2013

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This is my husband's all time favorite dessert and Its great for parties because it's delicious and feeds a group. This recipe comes from my sweet Mother-in-law, and trust me, there's no better recipe out there! I've tried several, and this one definitely surpasses them all!

1 cup water
2 sticks butter or margarine
3 large tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

ICING
6 tablespoons milk
3 large tablespoons cocoa
1 stick butter or margarine
1 box powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
Optional: and 1 cup walnuts or pecans

In a saucepan, bring to boil 1 cup Water, 2 sticks butter and 3 Tbs Cocoa. In a separate bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt. In another bowl, mix together and add to flour mixture: sour...
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Nutritions

Calories
703

Sodium
307mg
12% DV

Fat
47g
73% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
64g
21% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV

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