white texas sheet cake

Renton, WA
Updated on Aug 20, 2015

Texas Sheet Cakes are usually served right from the pan it's baked in. And they tend to serve a large number of people, so they're great to potluck parties. The size of the baking pan is important. Texas Sheet Cakes are supposed to be flat and are baked in a large (usually 10x15-inch) jelly roll pan. So avoid trying to bake it in a smaller cake pan, hoping for a taller cake; it won't turn out well.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield about 24

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (almond works best, but you can use vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)

How To Make white texas sheet cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10x15x1-inch baking sheet (or jelly roll pan).
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter or margarine 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 10 x 15 x 1 inch baking pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in nuts. Spread frosting over warm cake.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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