Almond White Texas Sheet Cake

A delightful almond-infused white sheet cake that can be prepared a day in advance, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

• 1. Begin by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup of butter and water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and delicately fold in the all-purpose flour, white sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, salt, and baking soda until a velvety smooth batter forms. Gently pour the batter into a generously greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
  3. Bake the meticulously prepared batter in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cake transforms into a glorious golden hue and passes the done test. Allow the cake to gracefully cool for 20 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter with milk and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and incorporate the confectioners' sugar, along with 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract. Infuse the mixture with the aromatic essence of chopped pecans. Gracefully spread this luscious frosting over the still warm cake.

Jul 19, 2024