So quick and easy to make, the renowned Texas Funeral Cake always scores rave reviews. Of course we made it with spicy, sweet Original Spice Killer Pecans to give it a little twist! Serve it warm, straight out of the oven or nibble on it for days; it is divine either way. Don't wait for a funeral to enjoy it! Perfect for that last minute family gathering or taking to the company picnic.
CAKE INGREDIENTS
2 cups All purpose flour
2 cups Granulated sugar
1 tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Salt
1 cup Water
1 cup Butter
6 tbsp. Cocoa powder, sifted
½ cup Buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE KILLER PECAN FROSTING INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp Milk
4 tbsp. Cocoa powder, sifted
½ cup Butter
3 ½ cups Powdered sugar, sifted
½ tsp. Vanilla extract
¼ tsp. Salt
1 cup or 4 oz Killer Pecans, chopped
CAKE PREPARATION:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12” X 18” sheet pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- In a sauce pan over medium heat combine the water, butter and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, stirring to make sure there are no lumps.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. This is easy with a hand whisk but can also be done with an electric mixer.
- Pour the cake batter into the greased ½ sheet pan. Spread evenly and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. When the cake is done it will spring back when touched lightly and will pull slightly away from the edges.
FROSTING INSRUCTIONS:
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat combine the butter, cocoa powder, milk, and salt. Stir constantly until it reaches a simmer, the butter is melted and there are no lumps.
- Add the vanilla then pour the chocolate mixture over the powdered sugar stir until smooth. Stir in the chopped Killer Pecans. Keep warm.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes then pour the icing over the top and spread evenly. Allow the icing to set for 20 minutes.
- Cake can be eaten right away, while it is still warm. It can also be refrigerated and served at room temperature or reheated in the microwave.