Texas Sheet Cake

This delicious dessert makes A LOT, so I sometimes half the recipe for our family, using my small cookie sheet.

2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix above ingredients in a large bowl.

2 cubes butter (1 c.)
1 c. water
4 TB cocoa powder
1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda

In a heavy pan, bring butter, water, and cocoa to a boil.  Remove from heat and pour immediately into dry ingredients.  Stir.  Mix in sour cream, eggs, and baking soda.  Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 25 min at 350 degrees, or until center of cake springs back when touched and edges are barely starting to separate from pan.  Frost while warm.

Frosting:

1 box (4-5 c.) powdered sugar--It should be a thinner frosting, but I always have to add extra powdered sugar, or it's TOO runny
2 cubes butter (1 c.)
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
6 TB milk
4 TB cocoa

Boil milk, butter, and cocoa.  Stir in nuts, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.  Spread over warm cake.