Texas Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa to a boil; add to dry ingredients and mix well. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
2. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool.
4. In a small bowl, cream the remaining ingredients for 4 minutes. Add cooled milk mixture and beat until fluffy. Frost cake.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/texas-cake/ (may not work)