This is another recipe from BJ Gourmet.. Here is what she says about it...

This recipe is easy and good for feeding a crowd of folks (most think they're brownies).


TEXAS SHEET CAKE


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour a jellyroll pan (11"x17"x1").

Bring to a boil over medium heat:

2 sticks margarine

1 cup water

4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Then remove from heat and add:

2 cups sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix well with a wooden spoon and pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool..

Then prepare the frosting:

Bring to a boil over medium heat:

1 stick margarine

4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 c milk (or a little more)

Then remove from heat and add:

1 lb powdered sugar, sifted

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

After the cake has cooled to room temperature, pour on the frosting and smooth with metal spatula.





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