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White Texas Sheet Cake
This classic White Texas Sheet Cake recipe features a fluffy vanilla cake topped with a simple boiled icing, for a light and delicious alternative to the traditional chocolate version.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 24 Slices
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 10x15" jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to simmer, then remove pot from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Pour the butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the frosting.
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Frosting Directions
- Melt the butter and milk together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Increase the temperature to medium-high, until the mixture begins to simmer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the melted butter mixture. Whisk together until smooth.
- Pour the frosting on top of the cake, while it is still warm, and spread out evenly.
- Cool the cake and allow frosting to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
- Prep Tips:
- Cake Pan – A "jelly roll" pan is a shallow rectangular pan that is often used for making thin cake that is the rolled up around a filling, such as a pumpkin log cake. The dimensions of a jelly roll pan may vary slightly, but you'll want something around 10 x 15 inches, with raised sides, so the batter doesn't spill over. This is a bit smaller than a half sheet pan, which is 18 x 13 inches in size.
- Pecans – A traditional Texas sheet cake is often topped with pecan halves or chopped pecans. While this recipe doesn't include nuts, you are more than welcome to sprinkle some on top of the frosting while it sets, for a little crunch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.