Grandma's Texas Sheet Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
01 -
1 cup margarine
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1 cup water
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4 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
→ Frosting
09 -
1/2 cup margarine
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6 tablespoons milk
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4 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375F. Butter and flour (or spray with nonstick spray) a 10x15x2 inch baking pan (jelly roll pan) and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, bring to a boil 1 cup margarine, 1 cup water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 large beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup sour cream to the saucepan. Mix everything together well.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for about 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before preparing the frosting.
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In a saucepan, bring to boil 1/2 cup margarine, 6 tablespoons milk, and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Remove from heat and add in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional), 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat well until the ingredients are combined.
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Immediately pour the frosting over the warm cake. Let cool until the frosting is set. Then cut and serve.