Texas Sheet Cake

I made this cake for a neighbor party at Alameda park. Let's just say there were no let overs, it was that good. An all around good cake, and easy to make to.

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup coca
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Bring to a boil the water and butter in a sauce pan on the stove. 
2. Remove from heat and add the cocoa, sugar, eggs buttermilk, flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
3. Mix well. Bake in a 12x18 inch pan in a 350degree preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. 

Frosting

  1/2 cup butter

  1/2 cup cocoa

  1 teaspoon vanilla

  4-5 tablespoons milk or buttermilk

  1 pound powdered sugar

  1/2 cups chopped nuts 

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 
2. Add in the cocoa, vanilla and milk. 
3. Then add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.
4.  Add chopped nuts. Pour over warm cake.

source: Lynda Homer(she published this recipe in the family living magazine the July 2010 issue.)