Sunday, June 23, 2013

Texas Fudge Cake


1 cup (2 sticks) butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups sifted flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in the center of the oven. Butter and flour sheet cake pan
 

2. In a medium saucepan combine the butter, cocoa, and water. Bring to a boil.  


3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.  
4. Pour the hot ingredients into the the dry ingredients. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
 

5. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Stir until the batter is smooth.

 

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 


 

7. Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool. Immediately make the frosting and pour the frosting over the warm cake. Spread the frosting evenly and let the cake cool before serving.


 


Frosting


1 stick butter

6 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

1. In a medium saucepan combine the butter, milk, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Bring to a boil.


2. Place the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Pour the hot ingredients over the powdered sugar and beat with a wooden spoon until the frosting is smooth.

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