I finally got this recipe from Mom. I know Kate that it doesn't help you any, but you still might be interested in it for the future. It is totally decadent and totally bad for you and practically makes your teeth hurt when you eat it, but it is so good. Ejnoy
Steven Alaska
Texas Sheet Cake
2 sticks butter 5 T cocoa 1 C water 2 C flour 2 C sugar 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 1/2 C sour creamMelot in heavy saucepan butter, cocoa and water, bring to boil. Mis in separate bowl, flour, sugar, soda and salt. Pour hot mix over dry, stir and add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Pour into foil-lined greased sheet cake pan 16 x 11 x 1. We've done it without the foil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350. While baking make frosting.
Frosting
1 stick butter 5 T cocoa 6 T milk 1 box confectioners sugar 1 t vanillaMelt together to simmer, remove from stove and add sugar and vanilla. Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with 1 C chopped nuts.