Texas Sheet Cake

Most of my family members absolutely love frosting. This is one reason why we like this recipe so much. It has an AWESOME frosting. It did not come from a family member, but it has definitely become a family recipe. My mom passed it on to me, and I hope to pass it on to my children.

Texas Sheet Cake

Mix: 2 C sugar
2 C flour

In a saucepan combine:
1 stick margarine
1/2 C Crisco
4 Tbs Cocoa
1 C Water

Bring to a boil and then pour over sugar and flour. Mix.

Add:
1/2 C Buttermilk
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Vanilla

Pour over greased and floured pan

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes

Icing:
In a saucepan combine:
1 stick margarine
4 Tbs Cocoa
6 Tbs Milk
Bring to a boil. Then remove from heat and add
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 C pecans/walnuts
Beat smooth and pour over hot cake.
Let set until cool. Then eat!