Sheet Cake Icing Food

SHEET CAKE ICING

Steps:

• In saucepan melt butter and add cocoa and milk.
• Melt altogether and bring to boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla and pecans.
• Stir well.
• Spread on cake while still warm.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN FROSTING

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt to a large bowl and stir together; set aside. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs to a separate bowl. Mix with a fork and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa and whisk to combine.
• Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into the butter and cocoa pan. Allow to bubble for a moment, then turn off the heat.
• Pour the cocoa mixture into the flour mixture. Stir together for a moment to allow it to cool slightly, then pour in the egg mixture. Stir together until smooth. Add the chocolate chips, stirring, then pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (or rimmed baking sheet). Bake until an inserted cake tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
• For the frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk, salt and vanilla bean caviar in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix on low until incorporated. Increase the speed and mix until light and fluffy; set aside.
• Spread the top of the cake with the frosting, slice and serve.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE & ICING

Steps:

• For cake, sift together flour and sugar; set aside.
• In saucepan, mix oleo, cocoa and water; bring to a boil.
• Pour over flour and sugar mixture; blend.
• Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla; blend well.
• Bake 20 minutes at 400° in a large jelly roll pan or sheet cake pan.
• Frost while hot!
• For icing, 5 minutes before cake is done, mix oleo, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and add powdered sugar; stir until blended.
• If needed, gradually add more milk a few drops at a time as needed for consistency.
• Add vanilla and nuts.
• Beat well and spread on hot cake.