Chocolate Sheet Cake

By 1C_Z

This makes a large jellyroll pan sized cake. Frost with powdered sugar icing when cool.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 sticks butter
• 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Stir together and set aside.

In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Mix with a fork and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the cocoa. Whisk together to combine. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. When the butter is melted, pour the boiling water in the pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat. Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to cool the chocolate, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth, then pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (or rimmed baking sheet) and bake for 20 minutes.