Texas Chocolate Cake
Now remember, this is NOT low calorie!! :)
Sift together in large bowl:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
In saucepan put:
1 cup butter
4 tbsp cocoa
1 cup water
Bring to rapid boil. Pour over flour and sugar - mix well.
Add:
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Mix well. Pour on large greased cookie sheet.
Bake 20 - 25 minutes at 350° F.
Frosting:
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup butter
6 tbsp milk
Bring to boil. Remove from heat, gradually add 1 box of powdered sugar (1 lb - or as much as needed for desired consistency) - mix well.
Add:
1 tsp vanilla
Chopped nuts (optional)
Spread on cake while still warm.
This was always my favorite birthday cake - very rich, delicious with vanilla ice cream!
Enjoy!
Heather
(7/31/01)
Now remember, this is NOT low calorie!! :)
Sift together in large bowl:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
In saucepan put:
1 cup butter
4 tbsp cocoa
1 cup water
Bring to rapid boil. Pour over flour and sugar - mix well.
Add:
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Mix well. Pour on large greased cookie sheet.
Bake 20 - 25 minutes at 350° F.
Frosting:
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup butter
6 tbsp milk
Bring to boil. Remove from heat, gradually add 1 box of powdered sugar (1 lb - or as much as needed for desired consistency) - mix well.
Add:
1 tsp vanilla
Chopped nuts (optional)
Spread on cake while still warm.
This was always my favorite birthday cake - very rich, delicious with vanilla ice cream!
Enjoy!
Heather
(7/31/01)