Frosted Texas Sheet Cake

• cups flour↗2 cups
• cups sugar↗2 cups
• cup margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons cocoa↗4 tablespoons
• cup water↗1 cup
• cup buttermilk↗1⁄2 cup
• teaspoon baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• teaspoon vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoons cinnamon↗2 teaspoons
• For the icing
• tablespoons cocoa↗4 tablespoons
• cup margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons milk↗6 tablespoons
• (16 ounce) box powdered sugar↗1 ounce
• teaspoon vanilla↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix in large bowl and set aside the two cups of flour and two cups of sugar.

2. 2

   In saucepan, bring 1 stick of margarine, four tablespoons of cocoa, and 1 cup of water to a boil.

3. 3

   Pour boiled mixture over dry ingredients and mix well.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup buttermilk (this is what moistens the cake!),1 teaspoons baking soda, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well.

5. 5

   After mixed, pour into 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 baking pan. Bake 25 minutes @ 400 degrees. As cake comes from oven, pour icing mixture over the top - DO THIS WHILE THE CAKE IS HOT HOT HOT!

6. 6

   Make The Icing!

7. 7

   Boil 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1 stick (1 cup)margarine, and 6 tablespoons of milk together for 1 minute. Add to powdered sugar and vanilla. Blend/stir until the lumps are gone, and pour over HOT cake. Let sit for 30 minutes until cool.

8. 8

   This cake freezes beautifully!