Grandma Nita's Sheath Cake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe came from my Grandma, it's super chocolatey and delicious (: Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup crisco shortening |
4 tablespoons cocoa |
1 cup cold water |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter |
4 tablespoons cocoa |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift flour, add sugar into large mixing bowl.
3. In sauce pan, add margarine, shortening, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Pour hot mixture over flour, and then add sugar. Mix well.
5. Add buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and eggs. Mix well.
6. Pour batter onto well greased cookie sheet (15 1/2 x 10 1/2).
7. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
8. Now we make the frosting.
9. 5 minutes before cake is done, combine and bring to a boil in a sauce pan: margarine, cocoa, and milk.
10. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, and powdered sugar.
11. Beat until smooth.
12. Spread over cake while hot. Enjoy!
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