White Texas Sheet Cake

Name: White Texas Sheet Cake
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 cup butter; 0.25 cup milk; 4.5 cups confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup chopped pecans

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This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at pot-lucks.

Recipe by Diane Kester

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

1 10x15-inch sheet cake

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:

½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Cook's Note:

Substitute margarine for butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344	Calories
17g	Fat
48g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 193mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 52mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.