22 Minute Cake

5.00 (3)
⏱ 37 mins 🍽 16 serving(s) 🏷 Dessert

This cherished family recipe yields a dessert that blends the texture of a cake with the richness of a fudgy brownie, reminiscent of a Texas sheet cake. It comes together quickly without a mixer and is topped with a warm, nutty icing. The whole process, from mixing to serving, takes only 37 minutes. It's ideal for a simple yet satisfying treat that serves 16.

22 Minute Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Method

  1. Do not use a mixer for this recipe.
  2. Place the flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Put the butter, water, shortening, cocoa and salt into a saucepan.
  4. Heat the saucepan contents until they reach a boil.
  5. Transfer the hot liquid mixture into the bowl with the flour and sugar.
  6. In a separate container, mix the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla and cinnamon.
  7. Add this buttermilk mixture to the large bowl and stir everything together until combined. the batter may be slightly lumpy.
  8. Transfer the batter into a greased 9 x 12 inch baking pan.
  9. Place the pan in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 22 minutes.
  10. When the cake has been baking for 18 minutes, begin making the icing. Combine the 1/2 cup butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and 1/3 cup milk in a large bowl.
  11. Bring this icing mixture to a boil and, while it is boiling, stir in the 1 pound of powdered sugar and 1 cup of chopped nuts. Keep the mixture on the heat while adding the sugar.
  12. As soon as the cake is taken out of the oven, pour the hot icing evenly over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium274200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
AuthorMelinOhio