White Texas Sheet Cake

White Texas Sheet Cake

This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at pot-lucks.

Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 10×15-inch sheet cake
Servings:
24

Ingredients

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter 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 10×15-inch baking pan.

Step 3
Bake in the 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 and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute margarine for butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344
Calories
17g
Fat
48g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium193mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate48g 17%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars39g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium52mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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