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White Texas Sheet Cake: A Delicious Family Favorite

White Texas Sheet Cake
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A moist and fluffy white Texas sheet cake topped with a rich, buttery frosting. This crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for potlucks, parties, or any special occasion.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American (Texan)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • Cake:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Frosting:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. Make the cake: In a saucepan, melt butter with water over medium heat. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Pour in the butter mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Add eggs, sour cream, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the frosting: While the cake bakes, melt butter with milk in a saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and extracts until smooth.
  7. Pour warm frosting over the hot cake immediately after removing it from the oven. Spread evenly and sprinkle with nuts (if using).
  8. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with sprinkles.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • The cake freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic before freezing.
  • For a richer flavor, brown the butter for the frosting.

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