A “Mother Moment”…
As my grandmother and I captured our family’s collection of recipes, what was a pinch became a teaspoon, and what was a handful became a cup.
We gathered for hours in the sharing and creating reminiscence of life long ago, and dreams of our future generations. Our time connecting to one another was real, simple and healthy, as we celebrated a chapter in our lives and a book was written…
In dedication to moms and dads everywhere, and in honor of my mom, I share my mom’s favorite chocolate cake recipe.
Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake Recipe found on Page 146 “MaMa Mia Cucina~A Flavor of Good Food and Good Family” By: Cynthia Goch
Mom’s Texas Sheet Cake
Cake:
2 sticks of margarine
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
Icing:
Boil 1 stick of margarine
4 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 pound box of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a jellyroll pan and set aside. In a saucepan, combine and melt margarine, water, and cocoa. Cool slightly. With an electric beater, combine with remaining ingredients and spread batter into jellyroll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare icing using an electric beater, and spread over warm cake.
My mom loves chocolate! This is, I think, her favorite. She has been making this cake for as long as I can remember, and brings it wherever she goes! It is a moist and easy cake to make.
