Appalachian Country Cake
Posted by: Karen Sat, 21 Feb 2004, at 5:35 p.m.
 

1 cup water
2 sticks margarine
6 tablespoons cocoa

Mix in medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Set aside

2 cups sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix all ingredients in large in a large bowl. Add hot water,
margarine and cocoa mixture. Mix well. Pour into 9 X 13 inch
baking pan. Bake at 35 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Frosting

Bring to a boil 1 stick butter, 5 to 6 Tablespoons milk,
4 tablespoons cocoa and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Remove from heat. Add 1 lb box powdered sugar. Mix well. Pour over cake