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White Texas Sheet Cake

White Texas Sheet Cake is an amazing almond-scented cake that can feed a crowd. This delicious dessert is perfect for holidays and parties!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Course: Dessert , Snacks , Cake , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Cake
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  1. In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add flour and sugar. Mix. Then add in eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda and salt.
  3. Slowly pour in the boiling butter/water mixture. Stir with a spatula until well combined and smooth. (No need to use an electric mixer!)
  4. Pour batter into a greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool cake for about 20 minutes.
Frosting
  1. In a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and then stir in sugar and extract. Stir until smooth and all combined. Spread over warm cake. Decorate cake with sprinkles, if desired.