Cajun Sheet Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ICING
  • 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 6 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix flour and sugar. In sauce pan, bring to boil the butter, water & cocoa. Pour over the sugar and flour mixture. Add remaining ingred. Mix by hand, beating with an electric mixer will cause cake to be dry. Pour into sheet cake pan (9x13). Bake at 350 deg. for 20-25 minute Test using toothpick -- Do not over cook. Ovens vary -- so be sure to test after 20 minute.
  2. For frosting: In sauce pan melt butter, cocoa, milk -- add powdered sugar. Remove from heat add vanilla and nuts. Pour over very warm cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1214 kcal 61% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 56.5g 72% DV
Carbs 148.5g 54% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 55.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16868.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1249.5mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 301.3mg 23% DV
Iron 8.3mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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