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A square piece of yellow cake with white frosting on top, reminiscent of a classic white Texas sheet cake, rests on a wooden spatula.
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White Texas Sheet Cake

My White Texas Sheet Cake is a vanilla-almond twist on my original chocoalate version that has earned over 270 five-star reviews. My new white version is deliciously soft and buttery and topped with warm almond frosting that melts right into the cake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: White Texas Sheet Cake
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 ½ cups confectioners sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a 10 x 15 deep baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and almond extract until smooth. Add this to the flour mixture until combined.
    2 eggs, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • In a large saucepan, bring the butter and water to a boil. Pour the hot mixture into the flour and egg mixture and mix until combined.
    1 cup butter, 1 cup water
  • Pour into a greased 10 x 15-inch baking pan with sides and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
  • While the cake cools slightly, make the frosting.
  • In a saucepan, bring the butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners sugar and almond extract until smooth. Mix in the chopped pecans, if using.
    ½ cup butter, ¼ cup milk, 4 ½ cups confectioners sugar, ½ teaspoon almond extract, 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Quickly spread the frosting evenly over the warm cake. Allow to set before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg