White Texas sheet cake is a delightful twist on the classic chocolate version, offering a moist, tender cake with a rich vanilla-almond flavor. This cake is perfect for large gatherings, as it¡¯s baked in a sheet pan and generously topped with a creamy, almond-infused frosting. The light, fluffy texture combined with the sweet, buttery icing makes this cake a crowd-pleaser at any event. It¡¯s easy to make, delicious, and sure to become a favorite for celebrations and potlucks.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Cake:
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? 1 cup unsalted 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
? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
? 1 teaspoon baking powder
? 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
? 1/4 teaspoon salt
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For the Frosting:
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? 1/2 cup unsalted butter
? 1/4 cup milk
? 4 cups powdered sugar
? 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
? 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
? 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Preheat the Oven:
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? Preheat your oven to 350¡ãF (175¡ãC). Grease and flour a 13¡Á18-inch sheet pan.
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2. Make the Cake Batter:
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? In a saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in the hot butter mixture, then add eggs, sour cream, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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3. Bake the Cake:
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? Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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4. Prepare the Frosting:
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? In a saucepan, melt the butter and milk together. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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5. Frost the Cake:
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? Pour the frosting over the warm cake, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
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6. Serve:
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? Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
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Enjoy this White Texas Sheet Cake as a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion!
