Directions:
- Combine in a mixing bowl 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 sticks butter, and add 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa. Stir together. Add 1 cup boiling water. Allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Pour over the flour mixture and stir lightly to cool.
- In a measuring cup pour 1/2 cup buttermilk. Add 2 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir butermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan (jelly roll pan 13x18) and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- When TEN MINUTES are left on the timer for the cake, start making the icing: Melt 1 3/4 sticks butter in saucepan, add 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa. Stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add 6 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 cups powdered sugar. Stir together, add pecans (optional) and pour over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 688.34 Kcal (2882 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 353.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 39.27g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 52.51mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 828.54mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1027.22mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 79.34g | 26% | |
| Sugars | 46.5g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.08g | 8% | |
| Protein | 7.24g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 94.1mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 434.18 Kcal (1818 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 222.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.77g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 33.12mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 522.61mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 647.94mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbs | 50.05g | 26% | |
| Sugars | 29.33g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.31g | 8% | |
| Protein | 4.57g | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 59.4mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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