Texas Sheet Cake

So we are of the understanding that most of the recipes that I post on this blog are simple easy classic recipes right? This cake is a.ma.zing. Probably some of you have made or at least eaten this cake. I think I could eat a whole thing MYSELF! It also makes a TON which is great. The recipe is from this cookbook.

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. water
3 T. cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla
In large bowl mix flour, sugar and salt. In saucepan mix together shortening, margarine, water and cocoa. Bring to a boil then mix with dry ingredients. In a small bowl mix eggs, buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla. add to chocolate mixture. Combine well and pour on a greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. During last 5 minutes of baking prepare icing.

Icing:
1/2 c. margarine
3 T. cocoa
4 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
4 T. milk

Melt margarine and cocoa. Then add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Stir until smooth. ice immediately while cake is hot.

Oatmeal Cake

This is my husband's favorite dessert. It is one my Mom made for us all growing up. I love it.

1 c. butter
1 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Combine butter oatmeal, and boiling water. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients. Add oatmeal mixture. Bake @ 350 for 30-40 minutes in a greased cake pan.

Frosting:

6 tsp butter
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Heat milk and sugar. Dissolve, add melted butter. Add remaining ingredients. Poke holes in cake when done and add frosting while still warm.