White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
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White Texas Sheet Cake

By: Diane Kester 
"This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at potlucks."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (152)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 x 15 x 1 inch sheet cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 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 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter or margarine 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 x 15 x 1 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
  3. Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 342 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2004 by MWENDEL   view full review
Everytime I make this cake for work I go home with an empty pan. However, I prefer to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
When I found this recipe I was so excited! I love the chocolate version of Texas sheet cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2005 by RUBY2   view full review
I've introduced my part of the world to Texas Sheet Cake and it was very well-received. Quick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by IVANDIEPART   view full review
It's been so long I've been looking for such a cake, not knowing a "white Texas sheet cake"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2004 by UNIQUENESS2 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very flat, very terrible, bland, wet, just overall yuk. Before I bake every cake from scratch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2003 by JONZEZ4   view full review
This cake is a favorite at our house! I have a family that is not so wild about almond, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2003 by GWINNETTE   view full review
I followed the recipe to the "T". And it turned out flat. There was no rise to this cake. And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2003 by JENNIFERTREE   view full review
Excellent cake. It was a big hit. Easy to make. My batter was pretty thick going into the pan,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by Jackie   view full review
My husband insisted this cake was too sweet. My three year old daughter who usually is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2003 by BAILEYBUG92037   view full review
This is one of the most requested treats that I make. It is a great large quantity /potluck...

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