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White Sheet Cake Recipe

This white sheet cake is moist, and is topped with an amazing frosting with hints of almond throughout. It also feeds a ton, making it great for parties and get together.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 4½ cups Powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 11-x-15-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine butter and water in a large pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from the heat and whisk in flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, sour cream and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. While cake is cooling, make frosting: Combine butter and milk in a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add powdered sugar and almond extract. Beat at medium speed with a hand mixer until it is a spreadable consistency.
  6. Stir in walnuts. Spread frosting on top of cake and add sprinkles.

Notes

  • Make ahead.  Make the cake as instruected, but do not add frosting.  Once cool, cover with plastic wrap and store on the counter for up to 24 hours.  When ready to serve, make frosting and add it to the cake.
  • Additional Toppings.  This cake can also be topped with toasted coconut, sprinkles or any other variety of chopped nuts you like (we prefer chopped pecans).
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Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.