Thursday, October 1, 2009

Texas Chocolate Cake

Yum, yum and triple yum.

Grease and flour 1x12x18 pan (jelly roll pan, cookie sheet)
In a large pot bring to boil:
1/2 pound margarine (I used butter)
4 Tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water

Remove from cooktop and add:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add:
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 teaspoon baking soda mixed with 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes

Frosting
In medium saucepan boil:
1 stick of margarine (I used butter)
6 Tablespoons milk
4 Tablespoons cocoa

Add one pound powdered sugar (4 cups)
Whisk it until smooth
Add 1/2-1 cup nuts (optional)
Spread on cake while hot.

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