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
- Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- Melt the margarine and mix with the cocoa powder and water.
- Bring to a rapid boil and pour over the dry ingredients.
- Add the buttermilk and eggs and beat until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Bake in a cookie sheet pan with edges in a preheated oven at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
- For icing, melt 1 stick of margarine then add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 6 tablespoons of buttermilk.
- Bring to a boil and add 1 box of powdered (confectioners) sugar and 1 cup black walnuts.
- Spread the icing over the cake while the cake is still hot.