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    Clarice's Chocolate Sheet Cake


    Source of Recipe


    Denice Hooper - April's aunt


    Recipe Introduction


    This is Denice's mother's recipe. Her name is Clarice. She made this special treat for her kids. They often chose this cake for their family birthdays.


    List of Ingredients


    • 2 cups sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 stick margarine
    • 1/2 cup crisco
    • 3 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1 tsp. soda
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 1 tsp. vanilla
    • Ingredients for chocolate icing:
    • 2-3 Tbsp. margarine (softened)
    • 4-6 Tbsp. cocoa
    • 4-6 Tbsp. buttermilk
    • 1 tsp. vanilla
    • 1/4 cup pecans


    Instructions


    1. Mix sugar and flour in large bowl.
    2. In large sauce pan, bring margarine, crisco, cocoa, and water to a boil.
    3. Pour into flour mixture.
    4. Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
    5. Stir soda in buttermilk in a cup.
    6. Add buttermilk mixture, eggs, and vanilla to batter and mix well.
    7. Pour into greased and floured cake pan.
    8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
    9. Directions for icing:
    10. Mix all icing ingredients.
    11. Beat until the icing has a thick consistency.
 

 

 

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