Texas Sheet Cake

I made this cake for my friend's goig away party--they were moving to Texas so it seemed appropriate.  It was a hit.  One of Rob's favorite things in life is Texas Sheet Cake so I've made it a few times since then too.  This cake probably contributed to my pregnancy weight gain.  Ok, I'm sure it definitely contributed.  Make it.  You'll love it.  I added a little cinnamon to the cake and we really like it that way but if that doesn't sound good to you, leave it out.




Texas Sheet Cake

Cake:
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs
1 c. butter
1 c. water
5 Tb cocoa powder

Preheat the oven to 350.  Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, soda and salt.  Beat in eggs and sour cream.  Melt the butter in a saucepan add in water and cocoa powder.  Bring the butter mixture to a boil and remove from heat.  Cool slightly then stir it into the dry ingredients.  Pour batter into a jelly roll pan and bake 20 minutes.

Frosting:
6 Tb milk
5 Tb cocoa powder
1/2 c. butter
4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon

In a saucepan combine mlk, cocoa and butter.  Bring it to a boil and remove from heat.  Stir in powdered sugar, cinnamon and vanilla andmix until blended.  Spread the frosting over the warm cake.