White Texas Sheet Cake

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This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece!

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Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups sugar

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

FROSTING:

  • ½ cup butter

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda and salt until smooth.

  2. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and cake is golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes.

  3. For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and extract. Stir in walnuts; spread over warm cake.