BLACK WALNUT SHEET CAKE
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 sticks (1/2 lb) margarine
  • 4 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
DIRECTIONS
  1. Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  2. Melt the margarine and mix with the cocoa powder and water.
  3. Bring to a rapid boil and pour over the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the buttermilk and eggs and beat until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
  5. Bake in a cookie sheet pan with edges in a preheated oven at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. For icing, melt 1 stick of margarine then add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 6 tablespoons of buttermilk.
  7. Bring to a boil and add 1 box of powdered (confectioners) sugar and 1 cup black walnuts.
  8. Spread the icing over the cake while the cake is still hot.