Hawthorne Family Cookbook

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TEXAS SHEET CAKE

Pies, Cakes and Desserts

Ingredients

Directions

Sift together 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In saucepan, combine 2 sticks margarine, 1 cup water and 4 tablespoons cocoa; bring to boil. Add 2 eggs and blend well.
Combine milk, vinegar, soda and vanilla. Add to other mixture and beat well. Pour batter into large (15x12") pan and bake at 375° for 20 minutes.

ICING
Combine 1 stick margarine, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and 6 tablespoons milk; bring to boil. Add 1 box confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well. Pour over hot cake.
NOTE: 1/2 cup sour cream may be substituted for 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Source: PDF page 152

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