White Texas Sheet Cake

Easy White Texas Sheet Cake is a soft vanilla cake with rich frosting that's perfect for feeding a crowd.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 360kcal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
3 large eggs, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix again until just combined.
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¾ teaspoon salt
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool for about 20 minutes before adding the frosting.
To make the frosting: Add butter and milk to a large saucepan. Set over low heat until the butter melts.
½ cup unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons milk
Turn heat to medium and bring to a boil.
Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt to a large bowl. Pour the melted butter mixture over top.
4 cups sifted powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, Pinch or two of salt
Whisk until smooth, then pour frosting over the warm cake. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped nuts.
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts