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Jun 02 2007
The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever.
When I posted my recipe for "The Best Lasagna Ever" yesterday, I couldn't have anticipated that I'd wind up hearing from Draco, a real-live Italian who lives near Bologna, Italy, where lasagna was first created. Nor could I have ever predicted I'd hear from MP, who lives in an Italian neighborhood and buys Parmiganno-Regianno by the bag, dang it. I might just go ahead at this point and clarify that yes, my lasagna is, in fact, "The Best Ever"…unless you live near Bologna, Italy or in an Italian neighborhood or anywhere near Mario Batali. Okay? Are you happy now, Draco? Party pooper.
Now…this cake? This cake is another story. It is absolutely, without a doubt, The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever. It's moist beyond imagination, chocolatey and rich like no tomorrow, and 100% of the time, causes moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite.
The Cast of Characters. Very basic ingredients—perfect for us Pioneer Women who live out in the country and nowhere near dutch processed cocoa, Madagascar vanilla extract, or creme fraiche. All you need for this wonderful cake is sugar, flour, salt, butter, cocoa, baking soda, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, powdered sugar, milk, and pecans. Are you ready? Let's go dance with the devil!
First, melt 2 sticks regular (not unsalted) butter in a saucepan. While it's melting, boil 1 cup of water.
When the butter is melted, add 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder…
With the heat still on, pour in the boiling water…
And allow the mixture to bubble for 30 seconds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar…
Pour the hot butter/chocolate mixture over the top…
And stir together slightly, just to cool the chocolate.
In a measuring cup, pour 1/2 cup buttermilk.
PIONEER WOMAN BACK-UP PLAN: Living way out in the country, I often find myself missing key ingredients for many recipes and have had to learn to improvise. I usually don't have buttermilk in the fridge when I want to make this cake, so here's what I do: pour just under 1/2 cup regular milk into the measuring cup, then add enough regular vinegar to the milk to bring the quantity up to 1/2 cup. Within seconds, it turns into buttermilk and works perfectly. Try it sometime!
To the buttermilk, add 2 beaten eggs…
And 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir together.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the chocolate/flour mixture.
I use this commercial baking sheet, but any jelly roll pan will do.
Pour the luscious batter into the ungreased pan…
Bake the cake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes. While the cake is baking, it's time to make the evil, decadent frosting.
Into pretty small pieces. Keep on choppin'—the smaller and crunchier, the better.
In a saucepan (I always wash and use the same one as before), melt 1 3/4 sticks of regular butter (not to be confused with 1 1/2 sticks or 2 sticks, for pete's sake.)
Once the butter is melted, add 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder.
Stir together, and allow to bubble for 30 seconds. Turn off heat.
And 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir together.
Then add 1 lb. powdered sugar. Actually, I like to add about 1/2 cup less than 1 lb., but I was too embarrassed to admit that I wouldn't be able to tell you what quantity that is. So add a pound, but hold a little back, and please don't ask me how much that is, because I hate math.
And stir together again. PIONEER WOMAN MEDICAL ALERT: If you're like my sister Betsy and your throat closes up and your head swells to three times its size if you ingest even a tiny speck of a tree nut, you can certainly leave out the pecans. Just be sure to stir the icing well enough to get rid of the tiny clumps of powdered sugar, because you won't have the nuts to break them up. (Huh huh. I just said "nuts".) And yes, you can sift the powdered sugar beforehand, but I usually can't ever be bothered with such nonsense.
Now pour the evil, adulterous, wicked frosting over the warm, ridiculous cake.
Try to pour it all over the surface, so you won't have to do much spreading.
The warmth of the cake should do most of the work for you, causing the stupidly delicious frosting to spread on its own. You'll have to help it along a little, but the less you have to spread, the better.
Sigh. Before you sink your teeth into this beautiful creation, take a moment. Pause and reflect upon how fortunate we are to be human. To be able to control the various ingredients in our kitchens. To be able to harness the energy necessary to heat an oven. To melt butter. To chop nuts. To eat…to eat…chocolate.
Posted with love by Ree Drummond
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The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake. Ever.
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 24
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
- 2 sticks Butter
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 2 whole Beaten Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1-3/4 stick Butter
- 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
- 6 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar
Preparation Instructions
Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cocoa. Stir together.
Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.
Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you've just made the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever.
386 Comments
Hilda On Tuesday, February 19 at 12:02 pm
Oh Julie,
I would love to have the White Texas Sheet Cake version.
Here's my email: [email protected]
I love chocolate but am trying to cut down on it. You know once on the lips forever on the hips! LOL
Helen K On Tuesday, February 19 at 3:07 pm
I just sat down, literally just made this absolutely delightful thing! Waiting for it to set properly but have licked the icing spoon and its gooooooooooooooood!!!!
SoldierGrrrl On Wednesday, February 20 at 4:34 pm
My husband's 30th is on Friday and I'm thinking I may have to make this for him.
Ree, you rock and you're a hell of a lot of fun to read. Thanks.
Katie On Wednesday, February 20 at 5:09 pm
That is all I can say about this heavenly cake.
Emily On Friday, February 22 at 5:43 pm
My mom's family has been making this forever. Only we use buttermilk in the frosting instead of regular milk and add 1 tsp cinnamon to the batter. One time I promised my boys I would make this cake only to realize I was out of cocoa powder. I added a little more than 1/2 a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter instead and milk chocolate chips to the frosting. It was delicious! I gave a piece to my friend who came over the next day and she tells everyone how Emily has the best chocolate cake recipe ever!
Also my aunt sometimes makes it for birthdays in a regular cake pan instead of as a sheet cake. It is also very tasty!
Christie On Saturday, February 23 at 9:11 pm
I just found this cake while I was browsing through your recipes and got up and made it. SO. MOUTHWATERING. GOOD. I am off to get my second peice now…
Trish On Tuesday, February 26 at 9:44 am
OH MY GOSH !!!!! This cake is unbelievable, just perfect chocolate heaven. I made it without the icing as the family doesn't like toppings on their cake. Even without it, the cake is superb. THANKS!!
SarahM On Wednesday, February 27 at 1:29 pm
This cake is amazing! I love you.
Barbara Perez On Wednesday, February 27 at 4:43 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had a similar recipe to this for many years that I took to Chile with me in 97. Everyone loved it there, but when I moved back to the States in 2006, my special "from scratch" homemade recipe journal disappeared. You have just helped me replace a beloved recipe that the family has been missing!!
Also, a note for Mark–those 500 gram blocks of butter are a little more than a pound (like 50 grams more?). So I would use a little less than half for the batter (2 sticks worth), and then about half of what's left (about 1 stick's worth) for the frosting (since I used less butter than this recipe here uses).
Karen A On Thursday, February 28 at 5:14 pm
this is a texas cake and has been around for a long time
Chrissy On Sunday, March 2 at 12:44 pm
I just made this cake and OMG!!!! I found a cookie sheet at Walmart, it was called a half sheet. Not sure the exact measurement but it was 18 inches long and it ie perfect! And the measurement for the powedered sugar is 3 1/4 cups ( thanks to my son the Math wiz). I can't wait to share it with my friends, but for now I think I will enjoy this one for myself. Thanks again!!!!!!!
Lizzie On Tuesday, March 4 at 5:46 am
Dear Pioneer Woman. Hint: If you blend your powdered sugar and chocolate before mixing in the other ingredients you will not have those pesky little chunks of chocolate in your frosting!! I promise after years of making this recipe I discovered this cure!!
Patti On Tuesday, March 4 at 3:50 pm
Oh my my my …what a great cake.!!!! so easy and just what I needed…I just lost my best friend of 11 years my Lucy Dog.She died on Sat.of cancer….I have been so lonely and depressed I need some CHOCOLATE to help me feel better.That cake is so easy and soooooo good. I ate 3 good pieces while it was warm and now I a soo full…..I need a big glass of cold milk and I will feel better. Thanks for the recipe………
Patti On Tuesday, March 4 at 4:00 pm
so good I needed this
Crystal On Wednesday, March 5 at 12:38 pm
Best cake ever…have made it for all occasions for years and there's never a crumb left. Love this blog site…thanks!
Andrea On Thursday, March 6 at 5:20 pm
I JUST NOW finished making it. Amazing. I'd have lots of milk on hand though, because you'll need it to wash this cake down with.
AM On Saturday, March 8 at 12:04 pm
I just made this cake for the second time and both times i have found myself wanting to drink the bowl of icing. This cake is so good and so easy to make. I will be surprised if this cake lasts all day. Thank you so much for giving us this most delicious recipe.
Steff On Saturday, March 8 at 6:11 pm
Just made this *evil* cake…the frosting was scrumptious can't wait until after dinner…
Mare On Saturday, March 8 at 6:28 pm
Well I finally remembered buttermilk on my grocery list…I'd have used the lemon/vinger trick, but had neither of those on hand either, lol…and I just finished pouring the frosting on the cake, and am about to cut into it…if the frosting is any indication, this cake is going to completely and totally ROCK!!! Funny aside, my 4 year old daughter was my assistant, and kept asking me to taste the cocoa powder…I patiently explained (about 100x as one is wont to do with a 4 year old lol) that it had no sugar and would not taste good…well, she got a finger in the bowl of powder I had set aside for the frosting, and got herself a big fingerful…and the look on her face was priceless…wish I had a camera handy to capture that face, lol…
Sigh, just the smell of that cake in the air is intoxicating!!!!
I continue to bow at the altar of the greatness of the Pioneer Woman!!!
Sandy N. On Saturday, March 8 at 11:19 pm
Hi, Ree!
Like Judy on July 28, 200, we called this Coca Cola cake and used the variations in the recipe she listed. This cake is wonderful, and I haven't made it in years, but this makes me want to do it again for my next get-together. I'm afraid if I made it for DH and me, I'd eat most of it myself, and I can't afford to do that! Thanks again for the wonderful site. I do agree with the lady who asked to keep the language family-friendly. Thanks, and hugs to you.
Sandy N.
Optimist On Saturday, March 15 at 10:45 pm
Hi Ree – I've been making this cake for years too. It is called 20-minute Chocolate Cake in the Houston Junior League Cookbook. It is everyone's favorite birthday cake!
I always add a tsp. of cinnamon to the batter and use only Mexican vanilla and Ghiradelli cocoa. MMM MMM MMM!
Love your blog. You and Marlboro Man are living one of my fantasy lifes!
Laura On Sunday, March 16 at 2:47 pm
Best. Damn. Cake. EVER!
Julie On Monday, March 17 at 6:36 am
Oh. My. God. I baked this last night. My neighbor was over as it was baking and I was making the icing. Once out and cooled (a little) and the icing slathered on, we tried a little square each. Oh. My. God. That is all that we could say, this cake is that good. Thanks for the recipe!!! Make this cake!
Magg On Monday, March 17 at 11:19 am
My mum used to make a cake almost identical to this but she used a slightly different icing/frosting. Her icing would develop this ultra-thin crust & stay moist underneath. I don't recall her using nuts. My brothers loved this cake.
Rachael On Saturday, March 29 at 6:57 pm
Yum…. and yes I got so confused and threw in both sticks of butter into the frosting and everyone hated it I mean looooved it!!
jumping in puddles On Sunday, March 30 at 12:17 am
For anyone who wants to remove the cake from the sheet pan (like I did to make a double layer {yum!} ), you have to butter (or grease) and flour the pan otherwise you won't be able to turn it out.
Crystal On Sunday, March 30 at 1:34 pm
I found your site through a friend's site, and it has quickly become my favorite food blog of all time! I get sad when I check bloglines and don't see a new post. *grin*
This chocolate cake is very similar to the one I grew up eating, and yes it is the BEST EVER. For some reason my mom was never super fond of pecans in the cake, so instead, she would shmear a thin layer of creamy peanut butter on the cake before pouring on the icing. Deeelish!
Amy On Monday, March 31 at 1:43 pm
Yup. You're right. This is the best chocolate sheet cake. Ever. My life previously had very little meaning and I've been redeemed. Thank you. Oh, and if you're open to shaking things up a bit – try a little instant espresso powder in with the chocolate mixture (in the batter or the icing). Just don't give it to your nine-year-old as a bed time snack. Hypothetically.
Lynette in Orlando On Monday, March 31 at 10:41 pm
Newly converted (as of Saturday) best chocolate sheet cake groupie. Yep, best way to devour a pound of butter in one sitting. Well,ok, in the true spirit of generousity, I gave each kid a bite. It was, after all, my oldest's birthday…
Elizabeth On Monday, March 31 at 10:47 pm
My friend Anna introduced me to your blog and I can't wait to try your recipes! Next week its my turn to bring a snack to share at work ~ I'm making your Chocolate Sheet Cake for sure….however I won't wait that long to give it a try! I'm making it tomorrow for my family! I love your photos too!
KA On Tuesday, April 1 at 3:15 am
my sister and i made this for our first baking attempt and managed it quite successfully without burning down the kitchen. i would suggest to those without sweet teeth to reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting as it was a tad too sweet for us.
Amy On Thursday, April 3 at 12:41 pm
Wonderful! Made it last night…..the powdered sugar would be 3 cups. Keep them coming…
Faith On Friday, April 4 at 7:54 am
This is one of my favorite cakes – my aunt makes one almost identical. Only real difference is that she usually adds a tsp of cinnamon to both the cake and the frosting – it adds a fantastic flavor to it. YUM YUM
Rebecca Mick On Friday, April 4 at 6:25 pm
Holy sheet! (I laughed at myself when I wrote that)
This recipe is to die for! My rump is going to hate you for this, but I thank you!
Krista On Friday, April 4 at 11:11 pm
You are so inspiring..I visit your sites often!!! I have had you on my Favorite list for quite awhile..TFS…Krista
Rene On Saturday, April 5 at 9:50 am
I have made this cake twice now and I love it! I love your blog!
Kelly M. On Monday, April 7 at 2:28 pm
I made this cake last night for a Birthday of one of my co-workers! It turned out great! I really don't think you can mess this one up!
Thanks so much!
Shirls On Monday, April 7 at 2:53 pm
I made this light night and died a blissful chocolate death…sigh
janine On Monday, April 7 at 6:18 pm
choc cake
Summer On Tuesday, April 8 at 9:33 am
Oh my gosh i just made this into cupcakes and its 10:30 in the morning and I ate one before even waiting for the icing Thats just all sorts of wrong Thanks so much for bringing this into my life my thighs on the other hand wont be as thankful
Aimee On Tuesday, April 8 at 2:58 pm
First, you are fabulous, funny and inspirational! Second, I am so excited to see this recipe…again. My mom has been making this for years and it's everyone's favorite, especially at birthdays. She has always called it "Texas Cake", I am assuming because everything is bigger and better in Texas?
Heidi On Wednesday, April 9 at 12:01 pm
I just made this last night! I love following your pictorial recipes:) It, of course, was fabulous and I am having fun giving everyone a piece.
I also wanted to say…………..I couldn't vote today because there wasn't a choice for me……….I love to cook, but as a single person with kids grown, find it not as fun to cook only for myself, therefore I don't cook as much as I like:) Thank you!
Rachel On Wednesday, April 9 at 2:46 pm
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. I made this cake and took it to a work social and they went crazy! I work in a Salon with 21 women and to say the least it was like hogs to slosh. They all loved it! Thanks Again!!!
4me2conly On Saturday, April 12 at 7:48 pm
Please, please someone answer the question is it self-rising or all purpose flour. I wanna make this cake so bad but want to use the right flour. I absolutely love this site.
AmyDinBigD On Monday, April 14 at 4:17 pm
Darnit!! I finally get some buttermilk to make this recipe..and damnit if I don't have enough butter in the fridge…oh why..do you torture me with your good food, Pioneer Woman???????????????????
natalie On Monday, April 14 at 8:46 pm
REE!!- you may not know of this restaurant yet, but you soon will. it is called zoes kitchen- it was founded here in birmingham, AL by a little greek family, and they recently signed a lucrative deal to make zoes similar to mcdonalds, location-wise. their menu is all based around fairly healthy, fresh ingredients, and they don't serve any red meat- only chicken and turkey- but back to my point- they have CAKE- they sell it for $2 a slice- and IT IS THIS CAKE. i shit you not. cause i just made your recipe, and i'll be damned if i ever pay for it again there- considering for the price of two pieces i can now make a whole pan-full of it. thank you eternally. thank you thank you thank you…..
I can't believe they STOLE MY CAKE RECIPE. Hee hee.
What I love most is the part where you said "I shit you not." I'm not sure why that made me chuckle but it did.
Kevin On Monday, April 14 at 11:25 pm
My Gawsh, who eats all this wonderful food? I haven't seen any fat cowboys or cowgirls or chillins in your pics.
I am so jealous; need another old hand around the ranch?
JJOSTM On Tuesday, April 15 at 9:34 am
I made this cake last weekend for a small dinner party. My friends loved it. And for using a pound (less a 1/2 cup) of powdered sugar for the frosting, it wasn't clawingly sweet. This cake is not a lie.
Heidi On Tuesday, April 15 at 11:02 am
To: 4me2conly-
It is prob all purpose flour. That is what I used. If it wasn't PW would have said so:) Happy baking!
Sydney On Thursday, April 17 at 8:14 am
Hey, I can't copy the recipe. It won't let me highlight it. I just wanted to print it out so I could make it for my hubbys birthday… =[ Is that supposed to happen?
jenny On Friday, April 18 at 1:51 am
to the last poster Sydney….. I was able to highlight the written recipe below the pictures…. and copy it…. I hoped that helped… I will be making this cake soon!!! yum… I love Ree's comments about the ingredients! especially about butter! … I would like to see her appear with Paula Deen!
Rebecca Mick On Friday, April 18 at 10:41 pm
I made this cake tonight, and it is delicious! I am new to the baking scene, and can screw up just about anything. But, this recipe is unscrewable! I didn't see the work "commercial" by baking sheet, so of course I used a standard size baking sheet. After realizing there was more batter than room on the pan, I left some out and lined the bottom rack of the oven with foil. Thank goodness I at least had enough sense to do that! After that little incident, all was well. I only used one stick of butter in the icing, and left the salt out of the batter since I used regular butter.
Again, delicious!
Jasmine31 On Monday, April 21 at 1:40 pm
I have posted before but I just had to come in again. I have made this about 12 times since Early December. I sent it to work with my hubby twice and one of his co workers loves it to so much she offered to pay me, not once, but twice, to make it for her. I made it both times. The first time she asked I did it for free to thank her for a favor, the second time I charged her $10.00. I really didn't know what to charge her and was shocked she didn't just want the recipe. Thank goodness I buy real butter cheap at Costco.
Oh well, next person to ask is getting charged $15.00!!
If anyone else ask
kellirc On Monday, April 21 at 11:54 pm
My grandmother made this for us when we were little. The best chocolate cake ever. I made it once and it wasn't as good as my Ma-ma's. So we were talking about it one day and I discovered why it wasn't as good….she doubles the icing recipe on hers. It's like a layer of fudge on top. It is sooo good!
gabbe On Friday, April 25 at 7:44 pm
WOW- this really is the BEST sheet cake EVER and it really is wicked sinful good. i made this today with my 3 year old daughter- we had a ball & we gobbled it up- everyone needs to try this one for sure! thank you so so much for sharing all of your wonderful recipes! your sense of humor is a joy & i love to read each post! you have one lucky family! {{big hugs}}
Jen in Las Vegas On Sunday, April 27 at 1:32 pm
Oh mother of all thing holy. I just made this as my husband was having his Sunday snooze on the couch in his brand-new-gunmetal-colored-microfiber-robe. He told me that once he was down on the couch in the "fluffy robness of grand comfort" that nothing was getting him up. SO, I made the cake and brought a hot fork full over to my dozing man. He begrudgingly put it in his mouth and smiled. I go back into the kitchen to get another fork full and turn around to find him sitting up on the couch, rubbing his eyes into awakeness and saying "where's my piece?". He then tells me "THIS is why we put the kids down for a nap at the same time". It's that good. Thank you, thankyouthankyouthankyou.
Jenn On Monday, April 28 at 8:58 am
3 for 3!! I made this cake along with mystery rolls and olive cheese bread over the past week and all were a hit!!
Thanks for keeping it real!! bahaha
Tara B On Monday, April 28 at 5:07 pm
I got to be the dessert HERO when I brought this to a family p-a-r-t-y… didn't come home with a single crumb on that WHOLE flippin' jelly roll pan! So GOOOO-OOOOD!
Canay On Tuesday, April 29 at 10:12 pm
wow…this is the same recipe my mom always made. I just had to go pull the card (in her handwriting) out and check. Yep…it is the same recipe. She called it "Super Delicious Chocolate Cake". I haven't made it in years. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
valerie On Tuesday, April 29 at 11:42 pm
i can't wait to try this divine chocolatey goodness of a cake. thanks so much for sharing and love the photos.
michelle On Sunday, May 4 at 12:40 am
ok this is another one of my favorites!! especially if your craving chocolate!!!sinfully yummmy!
nana On Sunday, May 4 at 6:24 pm
looks wonderful
i want 2 try it tomorrow
but i dont have this pan
i have a large rectangular baking pan will that do?
boethius On Monday, May 5 at 1:52 am
My mother has made Texas Sheet Cake for us for years and it's unquestionably my favorite dessert other than her coffee cake. I had a stab at a sheet cake out of the Better Homes and Garden and while the cake was the same the frosting was off the mark. I will definitely try this recipe some time!
Alicia On Tuesday, May 6 at 9:27 pm
OMG!!!! That is this TEXAS Girl's favorite cake EVER – we called it mom's cinnamon chocolate sheet cake!!!!!! I used to request it for my b-day every year! My mom made it…and, she put 1 tspn of cinnamon in the cake & 1/2 tspn in the icing…..OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH myyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! It really will make your body SHAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS for all your recipe sharing!!!!!
Alicia On Tuesday, May 6 at 9:36 pm
OMG!!!! That is this TEXAS Girl's favorite cake EVER – we called it mom's cinnamon chocolate sheet cake!!!!!! I used to request it for my b-day every year! My mom made it…and, she put 1 tspn of cinnamon in the cake & 1/2 tspn in the icing…..OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH LLLLLAAAAA LLLAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! It really will make your body SHAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS for all your recipe sharing!!!!! I totally appreciate you (stories, life & food) – I cook for cowboys too & my mom is a total foodie!!!!! Newest thing: I made the marlboro man sandwich, and my man is lovin' it!!!!!! OOOHHHH….I have another you need to try (you prob. already have it)…it's SOOO SUPER easy & EVERYONE loves it!!!!
2 cans crescent rolls
2 pkgs cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup sugar
1 tsn vanilla
1 stick melted butter
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (I like w/ lots 'o cinnamon)
9×13 casserole
Spread 1 can crescents in bottom 'o dish. Mix cream cheese, sugar & vanilla. Spread in dish. Next layer 'o crescent rolls over filling. Top with melted butter, then cinnamon sugar! Bake 30 at 350!!!!!
Lovin ya from TEXAS!!!!!
Rachel, Yokota AB, Japan On Wednesday, May 7 at 2:29 am
Well…can I just tell you that this cake is OMG THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER! My kids were fighting to LICK THE BOWL before I even baked the darn thing! IT is so freakin' good! I heart it already, and I know my kids are going to leave me nothing but crumbs once they get wind of the finished product! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca On Thursday, May 8 at 7:04 pm
Seriously, it is the best sheet cake ever. My husband whispered something about how he likes it better than his grandma's (and I didnt think anything could beat that!) So thanks! (and I kind of feel guilty…kind of)
tamara On Saturday, May 10 at 1:11 pm
well i had a problem with topping especailly the sugar it just didn't work probably it became so thick ..but the cake is so good merci
PTWoodie On Saturday, May 10 at 7:14 pm
Today I was craving chocolate (ok, everyday I crave chocolate) and remembered reading all the fabulous comments regarding this sheetcake so….now I, too, am dancing with the devil while eating The BEST Chocolate Sheet Cake. EVER!! Thanks so much for sharing, party on!
Sharon On Monday, May 12 at 8:14 pm
Well, Girl!!! One of my sons-in-law made this cake for our Mothers Day Dinner yesterday (at my behest), and that IS THE GREATEST chocolate sheet cake EVER. You were right….and he did a great job. What a sweetie, eh?
RK On Tuesday, May 13 at 5:52 pm
Just had to come post a thank you for this scrumptious recipe! I just made it today and it was delish–my family agrees.
deeholmes On Friday, May 16 at 2:38 pm
What a cool webpage. Love reading every word. It is on my favorites for sure.
Bex On Saturday, May 17 at 2:36 pm
My family has been making this cake for over 40 years (and I'm not even 40). My brother and I used to stay up at night and just eat the frosting by itself. We call it Texas sheet cake and it is always a staple at any family function. I make it at least once during every pregnancy and eat half of it . . . I'm not kidding!
Love love love your website!!!
Smalltown Mom On Sunday, May 18 at 1:21 pm
My 17-year old son is making this cake right this minute for my birthday. I can't wait!
Leeanne On Saturday, May 24 at 12:01 am
OMG ty ty finally the right sheet cake recipe. My recipe is brown and illegible from being used so much and spilled on by God only knows what over the years. Every other recipe I found called for sour cream. The only difference in the original recipe I had was that the icing recipe also used buttermilk and we called it sheeth cake. Go figure. Could have been I just heard it wrong. Mom says I heard lots of things wrong like calling Grandma Great Grandma Grape and Grandma Swuartz Grandma Squirt until I was 18 and found out better
Casey On Sunday, May 25 at 2:43 pm
This truly is the best cake ever!! Thanks for the receipe!
Tim On Sunday, May 25 at 6:04 pm
This cake is magnificent! Truly magnificent. Worthy of The Chocolate Cake Church, where the only sin is to refuse Chocolate Cake!
Nancy On Thursday, May 29 at 12:53 pm
My mom always made a variety of this called "hot fudge squares." Not sure since it's not hot, or really "fudge" but she did cut it into squares. Ours has cinnamon in the cake part and marshmallows in the frosting/glaze.
Hot Fudge Squares
my Mom's recipe
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 sticks butter
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
½ cup buttermilk **
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Frosting Ingredients:
1 stick butter
6 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 cup little marshmallows
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar (1 pound = 3 ½ cups)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Mix together sugar, flour, and cocoa. Melt butter and add water. Pour over dry mixture and beat. Add slightly beaten eggs. Combine soda and buttermilk, add to batter and stir. Add cinnamon and vanilla. Bake in greased, floured cookie pan/bar pan (large cookie sheet with edges: 10×15) for 30 minutes at 350. While cake is hot, add hot frosting.
Frosting directions: melt butter, add milk, cocoa, marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Add chopped nuts.
Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 20.
Barb On Sunday, June 1 at 3:31 pm
I made this for my cousins graduation party – it was gone in a blink of an eye. I can't wait to make it again in 2 weeks for another party!!
kristen On Monday, June 2 at 4:31 pm
Um Yeah, I just literally left my computer to make this. Oh and if anyone is wondering (like I was) use white vinegar when making your own buttermilk.
Good grief Ree, I am going to weigh 300 lbs if I keep checking your recipes! They are so great AND I love all your photos. You should consider a cook book to get the bellies full of every single American.
Thanks for the afternoon treat!
Barbara On Tuesday, June 3 at 1:49 am
Greetings from Hobart, Australia – and thanks for this great site!
Vicky On Tuesday, June 3 at 6:42 am
I have made this cake in the past and it is great. To cut the sweetness factor we always add coffee in place of the liquid. You can't taste the coffee (which I can't stand the smell of) it just makes the cake delicious without being cloyingly sweet.
I would also appreciate the recipe for the Butter Pecan, Strawberry and Peanut Butter version of this cake!
Thanks! I love this site!
Ginnie On Tuesday, June 3 at 1:43 pm
This has been a favorite at our family reunions for 35+ years. We call it Texas Sheet cake, too, and have always made it with sour cream instead of buttermilk/sour milk and walnuts instead of pecans in the icing. Wouldn't dream of making it without the nuts!
Valerie On Wednesday, June 4 at 6:58 pm
Your writing is entertaining. A great combination of humor and my 2nd favorite subject….. food!
I've looked for this recipe for sooo long! Our neighbor used to make it when I was a kid.
And! so importantly – I LOVE the way you formatted the recipe for us! I try to do this with recipes I save for myself because it just makes so much sense.
Keep it up!
Diana Am. On Thursday, June 5 at 8:37 pm
I have a question for Ree, or anyone. Do you think I can add smashed banana's to this cake recipe. I think I'm going to make it this Saturday for my bil's bday and he like chocolate and banana.
I appreciate a response from anyone!
Thank you!!
Donna Jensen On Saturday, June 7 at 9:09 am
Oh – I haven't had an oven for five months now – but it gets installed in two days! A lovely new gas one and guess what I'mm gonna christen it with? Cooking this little beauty! Thanks PW – but can I ask – how much is a stick of butter? Is it 250 grams? (we don't call them that is oz!)
Diana Am. On Sunday, June 8 at 1:29 pm
Hi Ree,
Well another great recipe with the cake! I made it Saturday, but I added banana extract to it. It was wonderful!!! Chocolate banana cake. On the frosting,I made a fluffy chocolate ganache. It was the perfect dessert to our grilled steaks!!
Thank you!!
Kelly On Monday, June 9 at 12:09 am
Im going to try and make this cake tomorrow. Is the milk that is added for the frosting reg milk or the buttermilk?
Im so excited about trying this.Im making it for a going away party! I hope I dont bomb this! lol
Thanks again Ree.
Bonny On Tuesday, June 10 at 4:19 am
OMG, this really is the best chocolate cake I've ever tasted!! Everything you make is a HUGE hit at our house and I've got 4 boys plus a husband to feed.
utsi On Wednesday, June 11 at 9:35 am
That chocolate cake recipe…from Oz
I've made this cake at least 68 times…four kids aged 24 to 10 =soixante huit gâteaux d'anniversaire.
In the 80's I added grated beetroot (didn't we all), the 90's a chopped up, boiled orange. Later it became six chocolate, raisin & walnut muffins.
Now with the culinary elevation of the 'cupcake' to near God like status this humble recipe has become our petit gateau of choice…it's just one of those cakes that you can do anything to & somehow it manages to retain the stick to the roof of your mouth, sexy chocolatey-ness of it's original character…plus, it's dead easy to do!
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Beat like crazy!
Bake 50 minutes @ 180C
Bon Appetit.
Karen On Wednesday, June 11 at 8:59 pm
We make this cake twice a week, at least (much to the dismay of my hips and butt).
Cathrine On Friday, June 13 at 6:33 am
Okay, I am going to try to make this cake without eggs and leave out the pecans (my daughter is allergic to eggs and nuts), maybe I will make one without and one WITH eggs and pecans for me, and only me
janet On Saturday, June 14 at 3:09 pm
i made this cake according the recipe but its came out too fudgy. after i poured on the hot frosting, the cake deflated a little and it soaked up a lot of the frosting. not very cake like… more fudge like. where did i go wrong? is it supposed to be fudgy?
Michelle On Saturday, June 14 at 5:03 pm
Yumm….This cake saved a friendship and my hubby says its as good as his grandma used to make. Thank you for this recipe! Keep 'em coming! -Mich
Jessica On Monday, June 16 at 6:04 am
I literally just made this cake for a second time (I'm on my laptop in the kitchen waiting for what seems like forever for it to cool… damn you, science!) and both times, the middle of the cake has risen so much that when I pour the icing on everything slooshes to the edges meaning an uneven coverage. Does anyone have a tip on how to avoid this please? Could it be because I'm using a fan-assisted oven, or my pan is too small or what?
Cathryn On Monday, June 16 at 2:35 pm
To natalie who posted on April 14th: Thanks for the zoe's tip! I love, love, LOVE their cake – no seriously – L.O.V.E and have been trying (unsuccessfully) to replicate their recipe. Can't wait to try this one! No more lusting after zoe's chocolate cake – now I'll make my own damn cake!
connie On Monday, June 16 at 4:55 pm
This is my mom's "22-minute cake"! We've always just used a regular cake pan – just comes out thicker. Oh – and you can also put a can of coconut in the icing. We have a few people in our family who don't like coconut so we usually make half w/ coconut and half without. I like it either way. :o)
robinsky On Wednesday, June 18 at 9:26 pm
pw, this is my favorite cake! but, more than that is having the recipe written in my mother's handwriting, she died in '86. mommie and her sisters, here in north texas, called it chocolate sheath cake! now we know it's a sheet cake but how it got to be a "sheath" cake we'll never know!
Rubberbandgirl On Friday, June 20 at 2:53 pm
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Duke focused on offensive improvements
A winning season is ensured and an improbable ACC Coastal Division championship is but three more wins from belonging to Duke as well.
What's even more improbable, though, is the last two wins in the Blue Devils' current five-game winning streak came while their vaunted offense has stumbled.
With No. 24 Miami coming to Wallace Wade Stadium for a key ACC game on Saturday (3:30 p.m., ESPNU), Duke has thrown seven interceptions over the last two games.
The Blue Devils (7-2, 3-2 in ACC) have won anyway, vanquishing Virginia Tech 13-10 and, on Saturday, N.C. State 38-20.
Starting quarterback Anthony Boone has thrown all seven of the interceptions. Reserve Brandon Connette entered the game in the second half against N.C. State, rushing for a fourth-quarter touchdown that put the Blue Devils up for good.
On Sunday, Duke coach David Cutcliffe admitted the obvious that Duke's offense must improve for the team to maintain its success.
"Offensively it was just a matter again of inconsistencies," Cutcliffe said. "That set us back. I didn't think we played as well offensively (against N.C. State) as we did against Virginia Tech. It's all things we can address and will have to keep being successful."
As for which quarterback can best help Duke improve its play on offense, Cutcliffe wasn't ready to say. He did say the answer isn't just one name.
"It's going to take both of those guys for us to win," Cutcliffe said. "You will see both of them."
Cutcliffe met with offensive coordinator Kurt Roper on Sunday and the two discussed what to do in preparation for Miami (7-2, 3-2).
"We haven't made any decision nor are we overly concerned about the starter," Cutcliffe said. "Overall, to find their rhythm and our rhythm, we are going to be need both of them to get us where we want to be."
Neither Duke quarterback threw a touchdown pass in the win over N.C. State. Both Boone and Connette ran for touchdowns.
Boone completed a 75-yard pass to wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the first quarter that set up his touchdown run. But the Blue Devils had a difficult offensive day overall, recording just 12 first downs while gaining 321 yards.
Duke surpassed the 400-yard plateau in total offense in six of their first seven games. Despite winning, the Blue Devils had only 198 yards against Virginia Tech.
Cutcliffe said the quarterback play isn't the only area of concern on that side of the ball. Duke rushed for 123 yards against N.C. State, its second-lowest rushing output of the season.
The worst? The 91 yards Duke gained in the win at Virginia Tech.
Cutcliffe said N.C. State's defense routinely employed defensive sets designed to slow the running game. In the spirit of taking what the defense allows, Duke attempted to pass.
But Cutcliffe said establishing the run remains important for the Blue Devils.
"Our team seems to play better when we get into the rhythm of running the football and we have got to find a way to address it," Cutcliffe said. "We cannot let people talk us out of running the football."
In spite of a struggling offense, Duke can win the Coastal Division for the first time if it wins its final three regular-season games while Georgia Tech loses at Clemson on Thursday night. After the Miami game, which is Duke's final home game of the season, the Blue Devils play at Wake Forest (Nov. 23) and at North Carolina (Nov. 30).
Miami, riding a two-game losing streak following Saturday night's 42-24 home loss to Virginia Tech, can eliminate Duke from the Coastal race with a win this Saturday.
On Sunday, Miami coach Al Golden said his struggling team can't think about any Coastal Division championship scenarios.
"To me it's all one-game seasons," Golden said. "The biggest thing for now is for us to learn from this and get ready for Duke. Obviously Duke is playing well. It's going to be a big challenge for us and move forward."
National award for Edwards
Duke redshirt freshman DeVon Edwards was named the National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation on Sunday.
Edwards won for his performance in Saturday's 38-20 win over N.C. State when he returned two interceptions for touchdowns in addition to bringing a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Edwards also had 10 tackles against the Wolfpack.
He set Duke freshmen single-game records longest kickoff return (100 yards), total points (18), highest kickoff return average (49.33 on three returns) and most interception returns for touchdowns (two).

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By experimenting with the Tabla, I learnt a lot about rhythm, about improvisation, staying on beat, the math behind music, and other interesting stuff. I have a Senior Diploma (year 2) in Tabla. :-) I am, although, completely inexperienced when it comes to anything about 'melody'. Often, I try to make an electronic track, but I find that while I'm able to write really good beats the melodies are off.
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Me playing the Darbuka, a Middle Eastern percussion instrument. You can see a live visualisation on the right monitor behind me.
Me playing the drumkit (I'd just returned from school, hence the attire).
Electronic tracks I've made. They're not that good, just something I cooked up because I was bored. Most of 'em were made in a day, (couldn't get myself to spend more time than that on a track). Right now I use two programs – 'Buzz' and 'Renoise'.
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This week's slate of SEC games will not be the sexy matchups we saw in the conference last week with LSU at Georgia and an upstart and confident Ole Miss team going into Alabama to take on the Crimson Tide, but there are still some intriguing underrated matchups. This week features the most conference games we've had all season with six, as only an idle Texas A&M and Alabama (who is playing Georgia State) are the only two not playing an SEC opponent.
My game of the week will take place in Gainesville, where the Razorbacks bring their physical running attack and talented defensive line into the Swamp to take on one of the best defenses in the nation and an improving Gators offense.
The undercard of the weekend for the second week involves Ole Miss, who takes on that other team in the state of Alabama when they travel to Auburn to take on the Tigers in a game that should feature a lot of points. A lot of similarities exist between the two teams and if you like fast-paced offenses, then this is the game for you.
Rounding out the trifecta of top games this weekend is the one in Nashville, where Missouri puts their undefeated record on the line at Vanderbilt. This game will be the Tigers' biggest test, and the loser could find themselves scrambling late in the season for bowl eligibility.
To see my predictions for these aforementioned games and the LSU at Mississippi State, Kentucky at South Carolina and Georgia at Tennessee games, click next at the top right corner.
I went 7-1 last week as I incorrectly picked the Georgia game for the third time this season to bring my season record to 45-5.
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Georgia State at No. 1 Alabama
What does Alabama possibly gain in a matchup against Georgia State? How does this help them beat LSU? Alabama will barely break a sweat on Saturday afternoon and will be tested more this week in practice. Alabama wins 55-7.
No. 6 Georgia at Tennessee
Both teams won close games last week, but Georgia's came vs. LSU while Tennessee's came vs. South Alabama. It could get ugly fast if the Vols can't make some plays on offense to keep the ball away from a prolific Bulldogs offense. Georgia wins 45-20.
No. 24 Ole Miss at Auburn
Ole Miss had a wake-up call at Alabama last weekend and realized how far they still have to go to get on their level, but the defense played great with the exception of two long runs. The Rebels take on an Auburn team who was idle last week, and face an uptempo offense with a defense they should be able to exploit. There should be a lot of points in this game, but I like Ole Miss to score a few more. Ole Miss wins 35-27.
Arkansas at No. 18 Florida
This game between Arkansas and Florida is going to be a throwback to the classic smash-mouth style of play we used to see on a weekly basis in college, but has been not as frequent with the advent of the spread and no-huddle offenses. The Razorbacks' philosophy is simple: they are going to try run, run, and run some more against this outstanding Gators defense with Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams. On defense, they are going to try to generate pressure with their front four and get to Tyler Murphy to get him rattled. I'm going with my gut here and think Arkansas pulls off the upset 21-20
No. 10 LSU at Mississippi State
LSU will be on traveling to Mississippi State, who has not defeated the Tigers since 1999 and despite having an extra week of preparation after their bye week. They will have trouble stopping the LSU offense and making enough explosive plays against their defense with questions at quarterback. LSU wins 41-17.
Missouri at Vanderbilt
I'm looking at the Missouri-Vanderbilt loser as perhaps being the odd man out when it comes to bowl season. Mizzou is off to a perfect 4-0 start, but have yet to face an SEC opponent and we don't know how good they really are yet. Vanderbilt is 0-2 in their two SEC games, and a third loss on Saturday means they'll have to win their final three games, assuming they lose to the three ranked opponents they have in October. Whoever wins this game should be all but a lock in a bowl bid, and I like Missouri to win 31-27.
Kentucky at No. 13 South Carolina
South Carolina has questions at quarterback, where Connor Shaw was supposed to be out two-three weeks with a sprained shoulder, but practiced earlier this week and could play according to head coach Steve Spurrier. I think that would be a mistake vs. a downtrodden Kentucky team. They should be cautious and play Dylan Thompson, who is more than capable of running the offense. No matter the quarterback, Mike Davis will be the focal point of the Gamecocks' offense and the Wildcats don't have an answer. South Carolina wins 27-10.
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For the inaugural column, I asked my long time friend Jon to submit his new Paladin for da pimpage. He had recently shelved his Warrior in favor or leveling a new Paladin to 70 to be the main tank for our casual group. Having played the class for only two months, he had a few questions and concerns. Here is what he had to say:
"I'm highly aware of needing to obtain the "uncrittable" defense numbers so far in order to get a defense anywhere near 490 I've found that I have to sacrifice too much spell damage which eats into my ability to hold agro. I abandoned a 63 warrior in favor of my Pally tank and the teary eyed joy that comes with being able generate lots of agro quickly on multiple mobs. Big spell damage is essential to my ability to tank for my trigger happy friends whose 5 man instance approach is more akin to "Who's Line Is It Anyway" rather than the production of Shakespeare most people reading this think their guild regularly produces."
Jon's goals as a new level 70 Protection Paladin on the verge of tanking Heroics are:
- To attain uncrushability by equipping more avoidance gear (+Dodge,+Parry or +Block equipment)
- Regain his threat generation through +Spell damage
- Retaining his uncrittable status by keeping his Defense at least at 490
- 12k AC
- 10-12k Health
- 490 Defense
- 102.4% Avoidance (adding up the Dodge, Parry, Block Rating and Miss percentages with Holy Shield up)
- +200 Spell Damage.
To achieve his Defense goals Jon chose armor that didn't cater to his other needed stats. Green "of the Champion" gear off the Auction House was a good start, but now he needs to replace that with gear, enchants and gems that will help boost his Avoidance and Spell Damage.
Since Jon is still working through pre-Heroic content, I'm keeping all of these recommendations to Normal 5-mans, outdoor quests, faction rewards and items crafted by other players. Jon shouldn't be put off by the Revered faction necessary for many of these upgrades. He'll need Honored in many of these to get his Heroic keys anyway and the push to Revered for most of these factiona are usually just 5-6 normal instance runs beyond that.
Gear Check
We worked up a new gear profile that will result in:
- 12.7k AC
- 10.8k Health
- 514 Defense
- 103.3% Avoidance
- +199 Spell Damage
Fortunately for Jon, Paladins have a talent that adds 30% to their Block, so his gear only needs to add up to 72.4% minimum for uncrushability. Here's what I recommend:
Helm of the Righteous
1x Solid Star of Elune
1x Powerful Earthstorm Diamond
Enchant - Glyph of the Defender
The Helm is part of the Paladin T3 Dungeon set. It has an 11% chance to drop from Pathaleon the Calculator in The Mechanar. These two gems, like all the ones listed below, can either be bought from the Auction House or commissioned from Jewelcrafters.
The Glyph of the Defender enchant can be bought from the Keepers of Time faction at Revered. This is one of the easier Outland factions to get, requiring only the completion of the CoT quests plus one or two extra runs through Old Hillsbrad and Black Morass. And at Revered, the Continuum Blade and Timewarden's Leggings also become available. Three outstanding Paladin items for one easy faction grind.
Strength of the Untamed
This requires Revered with Cenarion Expedition out of Zangarmarsh. Honored is pretty easy to achieve through Zangarmarsh questing and running through Slave Pens and Underbog . Five to six full clears of Underbog and/or The Steam Vaults after that will get him Revered if he has no more quests to run.
Spaulders of the Righteous
1x Subtle Living Ruby
1x Solid Star of Elune
Enchant - Inscription of Warding
These shoulders are the second of the Paladin T3 Dungeon set. This one has a 1 in 5 chance of dropping from Laj in the Botanica. The Inscription can be bought with Honored Aldor faction. Jon can farm Marks of Kil'jaeden from low level Burning Legion mobs in the Outlands or buy them off the Auction House.
Devilshark Cape
Enchant - Dodge
Jon already has this from Warlord Kalithresh out of the Steamvaults. He can add the Dodge enchant and cross it off the list.
Jade-Skull Breastplate
Enchant - Exceptional Heatlh
Nethermancer Sepethrea in the Mechanar drops this bad boy 16% of the time. Jon already has it, but for those who don't, it's an easy mob to hit on the way to Pathaleon for the recommended Helm. The enchant will add 150 to his health pool, never a bad thing.
Bracers of the Green Fortress
Enchant - Fortitude
The Bracers are crafted by a Blacksmith and require 1 Primal Nether, among other materials. The cost may be steep (probably about 500g), but the fact that Jon is a Miner will help him offset some of the acquisition costs.
Felsteel Gloves
1x Solid Star of Elune
1x Subtle Living Ruby
Enchant - Agility or Major Spell Power
Jon already has the crafted gloves, he just needs to replace the Stamina gems with Parry/Dodge gems and add the Agility enchant or +20 spell power for extra threat.
Sha'tari Vindicator's Waistguard
This is a reward near the end of a quest chain that also results in your Arcatraz key, so double goodness. Plus the key quest puts him in a position to get the helm drop, the chest drop if he still needed it and more faction.
Timewarden's Leggings
1x Subtle Living Ruby
1x Thick Dawnstone
1x Solid Star of Elune
Enchant - Clefthide Leg Armor
The leggings will be available with Revered Keepers of Time faction that he will need for the Helm enchant and his main hand weapon as well. The leg enchant is crafted by Leatherworkers.
Flesh Beast's Metal Greaves
Enchant - Fortitude
The footwear is a reward from an escort quest in Mana-tombs, Someone Else' Hard Work Pays Off. The quest is a little buggy, but the payoff is worth it. Jon already has this also, he just needs to upgrade the enchant.
Protector's Mark of the Redemption
Elementium Band of the Sentry
The Mark is a quest reward from a chain out of Shadowmoon Valley, Dissention Amongst the Ranks. The Band is a 15% drop from Harbinger Skyriss in the Arcatraz. Until he can run it, he may also consider the crafted Delicate Eternium Ring.
Adamantine Figurine
Figurine of the Colossus
The first trinket drops from Blackheart the Inciter in the Shadowlabs. It's an 11% chance drop, but not a fun fight (the two-headed ogre mind-controls the group every 40 seconds.) The second trinket comes from Warchief Kargath Bladefist in the Shattered Halls (13% chance.)
Main Hand Weapon
Continuum Blade
Enchant - Major Spellpower
Like other tank classes, one of the ways a Paladin generates threat is by dealing damage. However, instead of relying on a high dps weapon for melee damage, the Paladin uses their Holy spell damage backed by their Talent spec and the threat multiplier of Righteous Fury. This means using a weapon with high +Spell damage is more useful than one with high dps.
Instead of holding on to Grom'tor's Charge Jon should look into a 1 handed weapon with 120-130 +spell damage. The Continuum Blade will be easy to get since Jon is grinding Keepers of Time faction anyway. But there is another one on the list that has not only +Spell damage, but both Stamina and Block Rating: Crystalforged Sword. It's an 11% drop from the Shartuul event in Blade's Edge Mountains or off the AH if he has the cash.
Crest of the Sha'tar
2x Solid Star of Elune
Enchant - Shield Block
This shield is tough to get, requiring exalted with The Shatar which means lots and lots of Tempest Keep runs. In the meantime, Jon may consider Platinum Shield of the Valorous from Ambassador Hellmaw in Shadowlabs who he has to plow through to get to Blackheart anyway for the Trinket recommendation.
Libram of the Eternal Rest
This drops from Darkweaver Syth in Sethekk Halls (15%). It increases the damage of the Paladin's Consecration spell which helps them retain aggro on multiple mobs. There isn't many other options until Jon can start running Heroics at which point he should spend his first 15 Badges on a Libram of Repentance for its crazy good Block Rating.
There are alternatives to this gear set up, but I wanted to give Jon a basic road map to start with. Some of these items Jon already has, others he can get very quickly off the AH, while others are going to take some faction grinds and instance runs, but the end result meets his goals. As he replaces his gear with upgrades in Heroics, he can start using Stamina gems and enchants instead of Avoidance ones to get his health higher.
Talent Tune Up
The 31 point Protection talent Holy Shield is the the key to Paladin tanking as it boosts the Paladin's Block ability by 30%, deals damage for each attack blocked and generates additional aggro from that extra damage. Also, the 41 point talent Avenger's Shield is critical for immediate and significant threat generation either for initial pulling or getting a mob off of a squishy especially at range.
Jon has chosen to work with a 13/48/0 build to take advantage of the key talents in the Protection tree mentioned above while getting some healing utility out of the Holy tree to keep himself alive and back-up heal in emergencies where he isn't the main tank.
0/49/12 build will help him tank.
If Jon discovers he is missing his Holy/Protection build, there is another option which is a 14/47/0 build that gives him more mana, less interruption while healing, lower cooldown on Lay On Hands and more resistance to Fear. The extra survivability from this build may be very useful if Jon can make up for the +5% Parry talent he will be losing in the Retribution tree. Though he may have to change back for certain fights with dual wielding bosses.
Tanking Strategies
A Paladin's threat comes primarily from Holy Spells combined with a threat multiplier ability. Since aggro is generated from the Paladin's mana pool as opposed to a Warrior/Druid's slowly building rage bar, Paladin's can cut loose with a great deal of threat generation immediately.
On top of that, their AE spells plus damage shields causing damage (thus threat) on every mob hitting them means this class has little problem in locking down multiple mobs quickly. Not to mention, the talent that allows Paladin's mana pool to get replenished every time they are healed means their mana pool stays full enough to maintain aggro during a longer fight.
So what does this mean to pulling and locking down mobs for the rest of the group to take down? That's a bigger topic than I can cover in this one article. There are a few guides I recommend Jon reads if he feels he is having problems with aggro. The first is our very own WoW Insider Guide to Paladin Tanking written by our class columnist Chris Jahosky, the second is WoW Wiki's Tankadin Guide which sums up the major strategies very cleanly and the last is Gestalt's Paladin Guide on the official forums. Gestat's Guide covers more than tactics so giving the entire piece a read can only improve any Paladin's understanding of their class and the role they play.
A list of Paladin Addons are kept updated on the official forums. That list doesn't mention where to find them, but they should be on Curse, WoW Interface, WoW Ace or WoW Inc Gamers. Jon should also keep an eye on Maintakadin's Addons forum.
I think many players are intimidated by using macros or just don't want to be bothered, but with a minimum of set up time, many of these macros can be the difference between a wipe and a last minute save. I suggest Jon check out this great overview of macros with Paladin specific ones, the WoW Insider's Paladin Macro Guide, and the Maintankadin extensive list of Protection Paladin macros.
For further research into the topics brought up in this column, check out the following:
Paladin Tanking Sites
Maintankadin Forums
All Inclusive Paladin Guides
Elitist Jerk's Tankadin Guide
Ten Ton Hammer's Tankadin Guide
Geld's Paladin Guide
WoW Insider's The Light and How to Swing It weekly Paladin column
Gear Lists
Questable Tankadin Weapons
Maintankadin List of Pre-Raid Tanking Gear
Talent Builds
WoW Insider Guide to 0/46/15 Tankadin Build
Tanking Strategies
WoW Insider Guide to Tankadin DPS
A final word on Jon's goals. He shouldn't wait until the magical 102.4% Avoidance before diving into Heroics. If he's close and has a good healer, he should jump in and start farming Badges and Heroic drops. It's not as critical to hit these numbers for Heroics as it is for 10-manning.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - The NC State men's tennis team has earned the fourth seed for the 2013 ACC Championship and a first-round bye as announced by the conference Sunday. The tournament will be held at the Cary (N.C.) Tennis Park from April 25-28.
The Wolfpack (13-9, 6-4 ACC) finished in a three-way-tie for fourth place, along with Clemson and Virginia Tech, who also had records of 6-4, but gained the advantage over the other teams after various tiebreakers were exhausted.
State will take the courts on Friday, April 26 at 9 a.m. against the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers. The winner will advance to the semifinals to face the winner of Friday's matchup between top-ranked Virginia and the winner of UNC and Miami's first-round contest.
The Pack defeated Clemson in the first meeting of the season, taking a 4-2 decision in Clemson, S.C. State won the doubles point and claimed three wins in singles play.
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Werfen Ice Caves Tour from Salzburg
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Ice Cave Entrance
August 2014
The second walk up to the entrance of the ice caves.
Werfen Ice Caves
September 2011
Melinawati S
It is an amazing mountain.
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
May 2011
Eisriesenwelt aka World of the Ice Giants, a natural limestone ice cave inside the Hochkogel mountain in Austria


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Gross Farms gearing up for corn maze, pumpkin patch
In a sure sign of fall in Lee County, Gross Farms is preparing to welcome visitors to its corn maze and pumpkin patch for another season.
The farm's annual attractions will open Saturday, Sept. 21, and run through Nov 3. Visitors can navigate a 15-acre labyrinth, which in 2013 consists of three puzzles containing more than five miles of winding pathways in a 15-acre field of corn — one of the largest in the the area, according to the farm's website.
"Within each puzzle, there are checkpoints with a different-shaped punch at each station," the site states. "Guests track their progress through the maze by punching a card given to them at the entrance to the maze. Staff and maps are stationed throughout the maze to assist guests."
This year's maze design incorporates a message of "Thanks to Our Troops," as well as the name of the farm and the station logo for WKML 95.7 radio.
The pumpkin patch is located adjacent to the maze, offering gourds of all shapes and sizes. A play area is also located nearby for those younger guests who are unable to tackle the large maze.
"The John Deere tricycle track provides an outlet for the junior family members to release their energy while mom and dad take a break under the picnic tent," according to the the farm's website. "We have a large picnic area located next to the maze. And don't worry... we have a concessions stand stocked with snacks and beverages."
The hours of operation will be Wednesdays-Fridays by appointment only, Fridays from 7–10 p.m. (beginning in October), Saturdays from 10 a.m.– 10 p.m. and Sundays from 1–6 p.m.
Per the website, general admission (ages 2 and up) is $3. A la carte pricing, which includes general admission, is listed as follows: The corn maze (ages 4 and up), $10; the corn maze for ages 3 and under, with paid adult admission, free; playground (ages 2 and up), which includes Tom's Tunnel, pumpkin jump, castle, train and boat playsets and John Deere Tricycle Track, $8; hayride (ages 2 and up), $5.
A combo ticket for $16 includes general admission, corn maze, playground and one hayride. Military and group discounts are available.
To learn more about the corn maze and pumpkin patch, or other activities at Gross Farms, see www.grossfarms.com.