white texas sheet cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

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.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For white texas sheet cake

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

How To Make white texas sheet cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10x15x1-inch baking sheet (or jelly roll pan).
  • 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.
  • 3
    Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • 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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