Texas Sheet Cake

Combine in large mixing bowl:

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1/4 tsp salt

In saucepan melt:

1 c. butter

4 heaping Tbsp cocoa

1 c. boiling water.

Boil for 30 seconds and then turn off heat, pour over flour mixture and stir lightly.

In measuring cup pour 1/2 c. buttermilk and add:

2 beaten eggs

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Frosting:

1/2 c. chopped pecans

Melt:

3/4 c. butter

4 heaping Tbsp cocoa.

Stir to combine and turn off heat. Add:

6 Tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Stir together and add pecans. Pour over warm cake.