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Aunt Irene's Chocolate Cake

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About the Recipe

A family member's twist on the Texas sheet cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water 

  • 1/2 cup shortening 

  • 1 stick butter 

  • 4 tablespoons cocoa 

  • 2 cups sugar 

  • 2 eggs 

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 

  • 1 teaspoon soda 

  • 2 cups flour 

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 

 

Place first four ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Pour in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Preparation

Icing:

  • 1 stick butter 

  • 4 tablespoons cocoa 

  • 6 tablespoons milk 

  • 1 lb. box powdered sugar 

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 

  • 1 cup chopped pecans 

 

Place first three ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then boil 5 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. Spread on top of the cooled cake.

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