TEXAS SHEET CAKE

**Update: I originally posted the recipe from the Pioneer Woman but then I made it using her recipe and realized it is not my favorite recipe. So here is my fav recipe.  Ff you want hers click here.

No picture or description can do this dessert justice!! Seriously!! Just make it. You'll see. =)

Mix together:

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

Boil together:

1 stick butter

3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa

1 cup water

1/2 cup Crisco

While still hot pour into flour and sugar mixture and beat well.

Add:

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake approximately 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
OR pour into a greased jelly roll/cookie sheet pan (18x12) and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Topping:

1 stick butter

6 tablespoons evaporated milk (or whole milk)

3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa

1 cup chopped pecans
1 lb box powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)

Bring the above ingredients (except powdered sugar) to a boil and then beat in 1 box powdered sugar. Pour over cake as it comes out of the oven. Makes 24 servings.