We are going to be moving from the GREAT STATE of Texas in less than two weeks *sniff, sniff* – so, in honor of our past 8+ years here, I wanted to post a favorite: Texas Sheet Cake. If you have never experienced this beauty, you are in for a treat! It is a thinner layer of cake than your standard cake PLUS a great icing. It is amazing.

Texas Sheet Cake

Cake

• 2 c. flour
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. water
• 4 T. cocoa powder
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Icing

• 1/2 c. butter
• 6 T. milk
• 4 T. cocoa powder
• 4 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour and sugar together and set aside.

2. Bring butter, water & cocoa to a boil over medium heat.

3. Pour cocoa mixture over flour mix.

4. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

 ***Icing – start 5 minutes before cake is done***

• Bring butter, milk & cocoa to a boil.
• Immediately remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
• Mix until smooth and pour over cake right away.

Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmm……..This icing is SO much better than frosting.

Cut yourself a slice (or 5) – and enjoy!