Growing up, my family's schedule seemed to revolve around mealtime. I have to attribute my love for home cooked food to my mother. She didn't believe in cereal and made us breakfast every morning. I think that deserves some kind of award. Pancakes were my favorite breakfast growing up and my mom made hers from scratch. To be honest, I didn't know you could buy pancake mix at the store until I went to college. I don't claim to be a fabulous cook. I just wanted a place to keep and share all the recipes I love.
My family all came together in the evenings to eat dinner. It was at this time that relationships were built and strengthened. I believe that family dinner is an important tool for cultivating love and strengthening the family. This is why I cook. This is why I share.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Texas Sheet Cake

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cube butter
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)

Icing:

  • 1 cube butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Cake:

Combine flour and sugar, set aside. Bring to boil butter, oil, cocoa and water. Pour over flour mixture; mix well and let cool. When cool, add buttermilk, vanilla, baking soda and eggs, mix well. Pour batter in a 12X12X2 greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Icing:

Bring to hard boil butter, cocoa and milk. Remove from heat and add vanilla and sugar. Mix well. Pour icing over cake while cake is still hot.

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