Alaska Sheet Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Preparation

In saucepan, place margarine and water; bring to a boil.
Pour mixture into a bowl with sugar, flour and salt.
Blend in with a mixer, then add buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla, along with the eggs.
When all ingredients are blended, pour into a greased and floured 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Spread with frosting while still a bit warm.
Sprinkle with 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired.