Grandma Nita'S Sheath Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma Nita'S Sheath Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 1 cup cold water; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; Frosting; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
4 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
Frosting
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sift flour, add sugar into large mixing bowl.
3
In sauce pan, add margarine, shortening, cocoa and water. Bring to a boil.
4
Pour hot mixture over flour, and then add sugar. Mix well.
5
Add buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and eggs. Mix well.
6
Pour batter onto well greased cookie sheet (15 1/2 x 10 1/2).
7
Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
8
Now we make the frosting.
9
5 minutes before cake is done, combine and bring to a boil in a sauce pan: margarine, cocoa, and milk.
10
Remove from heat. Add vanilla, and powdered sugar.
11
Beat until smooth.
12
Spread over cake while hot. Enjoy!

1470

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, and more.

Yes, Grandma Nita'S Sheath Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma Nita'S Sheath Cake

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