White Texas Sheet Cake
White Texas Sheet Cake is a moist vanilla almond cake topped with a luscious poured icing, a delicious spin on the classic chocolate version.
Servings 24 Slices
Calories 298kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan or 9x13 inch cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 10x15" jelly roll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to simmer, then remove pot from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Pour the butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the frosting.
Frosting Directions
- Melt the butter and milk together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Increase the temperature to medium-high, until the mixture begins to simmer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the melted butter mixture. Whisk together until smooth.
- Pour the frosting on top of the cake, while it is still warm, and spread out evenly.
- Cool the cake and allow frosting to set completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Prep Tips:
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- Cake Pan – This cake can be made in a traditional jelly roll pan (10 x 15 inches, with raised sides) or with a 9x13 inch cake pan.
- Nuts – A traditional chocolate Texas sheet cake is often topped with pecan halves or chopped pecans. White Texas Sheet Cake is almond flavored, so we topped it with sliced almonds.
- Variations - For a gluten free cake, use 1:1 gluten free all purpose flour. For a lactose free cake, use a creamy plant based milk such as cashew milk or oat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg