Texas Sheet Cake

Sis. Brenda Strong

• 2 c flour
• 2 c sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda

Sift together.

• 1 c water
• 4 Tbs cocoa
• 2 sticks margarine

Bring to a boil.

• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c buttermilk (can use 1/2 c milk + 1 Tbs white vinegar)

Beat together.
Add all together at once.  Pour into greased jelly roll pan.  Bake at 375* for 20 – 25 minutes.
Frosting:

• 1 stick margarine (1/2 c)
• 6 Tbs milk
• 4 Tbs cocoa
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Boil them remove from heat.
Gradually add 4 c powdered sugar.
Pour over warm cake once cake is removed from the oven.
You can also substitute peanut butter (crunchy or creamy) for the margarine in the frosting for a yummy peanut butter flavor.
I used to make this on my mission in Slovenija ALL THE TIME!  I used to have it memorized b/c I made it so much.  I’m so glad to have this recipe again (thanks Jonesy) & it’s just as good as I remember it.