HELEN'S CHOCOLATE WALNUT TEXAS SHEET CAKE

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This cake came to more family picnics over the years than some members of the family! The recipe came from our dear family friend, Helen, written about when I posted her scrumptious "Helen's Cheesy Potatoes." Just 2 suggestions: (1) Assemble your ingredients before you start. Often, you can measure out the same ingredient...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

FOR THE CAKE:
2 stick margarine
1 c water
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 stick margarine
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
6 Tbsp milk
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
some chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the 2 sticks of margarine, water, and cocoa powder. Stir often. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little while you assemble the next set of cake ingredients.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, add the sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, salt, baking soda, and vanilla. Gently blend with the mixer.
  • 4. Then add the cocoa mixture and mix until well-blended.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, then bake for 17-25 minutes. Check early, testing with a toothpick in the center of the cake.
  • 6. WHILE THE CAKE IS BAKING, MAKE THE GLAZE after washing the beaters to the mixer.
  • 7. In a saucepan, bring to a boil the stick of margarine, milk, and cocoa powder, stirring often. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and vanilla to the saucepan. Beat with the mixer until well-blended.
  • 8. Pour the glaze over the HOT FROM THE OVEN cake, spreading evenly.
  • 9. Add walnuts, if desired, to the hot glazed cake. Cool on a baking rack until room temperature. Then stand back to avoid the stampede! =^..^=

Rana islam
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


AN AN TO
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is now my new favorite chocolate cake.


Alfred Chris
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This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Chantal Medium
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party, and all the kids loved it. It was the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Ruhan Amin
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This cake is the perfect size for a small gathering. It's not too big, but it's still enough to feed everyone.


Cathrine Joseph
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I love the way the walnuts add a little crunch to this cake. It makes it even more delicious.


Martine Thomas
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect texture for a chocolate cake.


NACHOS GAMING
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I love that this cake is made with real butter and chocolate. It makes it so much more flavorful than cakes made with oil or cocoa powder.


jamie henry
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Michael Tyler
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make, even I could do it! And it turned out so delicious.


md belal
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Hmza Rashid
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rafif Abidi
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it sold out in no time! Everyone loved it.


Mst Nadira
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it every day!


Hannah Ndungu
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I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Collette Brown
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for parties and potlucks, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wondie Mekuanent
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Vinamra GupTa
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Delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Julian Fuller
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the gooey walnuts. It was also surprisingly easy to make, even for a novice baker like me.