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Devil's Food Sheet Cake

1-1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar
and butter until butter is melted. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour,
cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour
into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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Devil's Food Sheet Cake cont.

minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool
completely on a wire rack. For frosting, beat butter, confectioners' sugar,
cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Yield: 16-20 servings.