Texas Sheet Cake
"Texas Sheet Cake is a perfect example of Texas hospitality translated into food. While it is absolutely delicious and satisfying to the senses, it can be whipped up -- start to finish, baking, frosting and all -- in 40 minutes or less. Ready to commemorate, celebrate or aleviate life events. It's also perfect when you want something delicious and you want it fast...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup canola or other vegetable oil
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1 cup water
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (whole, 2% or skim - doesn't matter)
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1/4 cup cocoa
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1/2 cup butter
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1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted (about 4 cups)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans
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