Texas Sheet Cake (from Aunt Dorothy)
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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1 cup vegetable shortening
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1 cup water
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4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup sour cream
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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For the Icing:
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¼ cup vegetable shortening
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6 tablespoons whole milk
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4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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