June's Texas Sheet Cake

From the galley of “Journey"

Cake: In a pot, bring to boil 2 sticks of butter or margarine, 1 cup of water, and 4 tblsp cocoa powder. Remove from heat and mix in 2-1/2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Beat in 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1 tsp baking soda.

Pour batter into greased cookie sheet pan (jelly roll pan) for 20-22 minutes at 375 degrees.

Icing: In a pot, bring to boil 1 stick butter or margarine, 4 tblsp cocoa powder, and 6 tblsp milk. Remove from heat and mix in one box powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat well and add 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans. Ice cake immediately!