Perfect Thanksgiving Cake!!

Pioneer Woman Chocolate Sheet Cake

Combine:

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

Melt:

2 sticks (1 c.) butter
4 heaping Tbs. cocoa

1 c. boiling water

Allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Pour over flour mixture and stir lightely to cool.

In a seperate bowl mix:

Pour 1/2 c. buttermilk

2 beaten eggs

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Stir buttermilk mixture into battery-chocolate mix. pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350* for 20 minutes.

While the cake is baking make the...

Icing!!

Chop 1/2 c. pecans finely

Melt 13/4 sticks butter in saucepan

Add 4 heaping Tbs. cocoa. Stir to combine and remove from heat then add:

6 Tbs milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 lbs minus 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Mix well until smooth.

Add pecans and stir. Pour over the warm cake in pan.

OR...

(Don't add the pecane yet) Carefully slice the fresh-out-of-the-oven cake and serve on dainty dessert plates. Be sure to drizzle some of the pecan-free icing and sprinkle the chopped nuts on top to create a delicious, dainty looking dessert for guests on Thanksgiving.

Enjoy!!

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