#17 A Baby is Coming and Texas Sheet Cake

No, I am not pregnant!  

But we are drawing close to celebrating the birth of the most important baby every born.  Not an ordinary baby, but a baby that would change the world.  A baby that represents the fulfillment of some of the greatest promises of the Bible.  So with Christmas only a week away, I find myself drawn to the promises that have been fulfilled with the coming of a baby!

Isaiah 7:14
"The Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel."

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Texas Sheet Cake

My absolute favorite chocolate cake!

CAKE:

• 2 sticks butter
• 1 c water
• 4 tbsp cocoa
• 2 c flour
• 2 c sugar
• 1/2 c sour cream 
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs, beater

1. Put butter, water and cocoa in saucepan.  
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Take off heat and add remaining ingredients.
4. Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. When cake is almost done, prepare icing, because you want to ice while the cake is hot.

ICING:

• 1 stick butter
• 4 tbsp cocoa
• 6 tbsp evaporated milk
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

1. Combine butter, cocoa and milk in saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and add additional ingredients.
4. Pour over cake while both cake and icing are hot.