MOTHER KELLY'S SHEET CAKE

MOTHER KELLY'S SHEET CAKE

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

1 stick oleo

3 to 4 Tbsp. cocoa

1 c. water

1/2 c. shortening

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 tsp. soda

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour and sugar in bowl. Heat butter, cocoa, water and shortening in saucepan until it reaches boiling point.

Pour hot mixture over dry ingredients and add soda, buttermilk,egg and vanilla. Mix well; pour into greased 11 x 15 x 1-inch pan. 
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Frosting for Mother Kelly's Cake

1/2 stick oleo

1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa

3 Tbsp. milk

2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. chopped nuts

Put oleo, cocoa and milk in pan. Heat until it begins to boil. Remove from stove and add powdered sugar. Blend well and add vanilla and nuts. Pour over hot cake. Stir the ingredients in the saucepan constantly or it will burn.