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White Texas Sheet Cake with Vanilla Almond Frosting
Soft, buttery, and topped with a rich vanilla-almond frosting, this White Texas Sheet Cake is perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you crave an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!
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Servings: 20
Calories: 341kcal
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup salted butter cubed (2 sticks)
- 1 cup water
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
- ½ cup salted butter cubed
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3-½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Pan
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
Heat the Butter Mixture
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and water.
- Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Pour the hot butter mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
Incorporate the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, vanilla bean paste, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually add this mixture to the flour-butter mixture, whisking constantly until fully incorporated.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a large saucepan, combine the butter and milk over medium heat.
- Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla bean paste, and almond extract until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced almonds.
Frost the Cake
- Spread the warm frosting evenly over the slightly cooled cake.
- Let the cake sit until the frosting sets before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions:
• Sour Cream: Swap with plain Greek yogurt for a similar texture.
• Almond Extract: Use vanilla extract if you prefer a milder flavor.
• Sliced Almonds: Toast them for extra crunch, or replace with chopped pecans or walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.