Chololate Sheet Cake

So awhile back, you may recall that I attempted to make a chocolate sheet cake from Pioneer Woman. And it didn't turn out quiiiite as planned. Well I fixed it! After halving the recipe, it turned out just divine. Let me share! So you too, can enjoy the mixture of heaven and horror that is this cake. (insert diabolical laughter here)

Pioneer Woman Chocolate Sheet Cake (halved)

Combine in a mixing bowl:

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

In a saucepan, melt:

1 stick butter

Add 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa. Stir together.

Add ½ cup boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat.

Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.

In measure cup, pour ¼ cup buttermilk.

Add:

1 beaten egg

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon vanilla

Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into large cookie sheet and bake at 350-degrees for 10-13 minutes.

While cake is baking, make icing:

Chop 1/3 cup pecan finely.

Melt 7 tablespoons butter in a saucepan.

Add 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat.

Add:

3 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 ¾ cup powdered sugar

Stir together.

Add pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.

I'm surprised at how easy it is to make, which makes it just that much worse! For my waistline that is. My taste buds are singing to the rafters!

jamie