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White Texas Sheet Cake
White Texas Sheet Cake is an exceptionally moist almond-flavored cake with a delicious almond-flavored icing. One of the great things about this sheet cake is it gets better with time, so it’s perfect to bake for a party or potluck when you don’t have the time to do it the day of.
If you love desserts with almond flavor, you have to try this White Texas Sheet Cake. Scroll down below the recipe box for more almond-flavored desserts.
This cake is really sweet and rich and perfect for sharing. Because you bake it in a 15×10-inch pan, it bakes up really thin which makes it easier to cut into appropriately sized portions.
White Texas Sheet Cake is the vanilla/almond version of Texas Sheet Cake and it is a hit at potlucks. A few sliced almonds in the icing give it a little crunch. This is a cake you will want to make again and again! Another great Texas Sheet Cake recipe to try is this Texas Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting.
Type Of Pan Needed
You will need a 10×15-inch baking pan for this recipe, also known as a jellyroll pan. You could use a 9×13-inch baking pan, but would need to increase the baking time.
How To Serve
This sheet cake is great for serving a crowd and works well for a potluck, party, or bbq. Tastes great served as is and even better topped with a little fresh fruit. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries work well.
How To Store
This cake can be atored at room temperature in an airtight container for 4 days or refrigerated for 1 week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
More Almond-Flavored Desserts
Almond Cake with Amaretto Cream
Coconut Almond Cream Cake
Orange Almond Sheet Cake
Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Almond Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Almond Joy Cake
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White Texas Sheet Cake
White Texas Sheet Cake is an exceptionally moist almond-flavored cake with a delicious almond-flavored icing.
Course DessertCuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 20
Calories 413kcal
Author Christin Mahrlig
Equipment10×15-inch baking pan
Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup butter, cut into cubes1 cup water2 large eggs1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon almond extractIcing11 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes1/3 cup milk5 cups confectioner’s sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
InstructionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.In a small saucepan combine the 1 cup of butter (cubed) and water. Bring just to a simmer. Stir into flour mixture.In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, and almond extract. Stir into flour mixture until mixed well.Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, make icing.Combine butter and milk in a large saucepan. Bring just to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in confectioner’s sugar 1 cup at a time. Stir in almond extract and almonds. Spread over cake.
NotesBe sure to measure the flour correctly for best results. Fluff it up some in the container to make sure it isn’t packed down. With a large spoon, gently scoop it into a dry measuring cup. Overfill it slightly and then run the back of a knife across the top to get rid of the excess.
NutritionCalories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe
adapted from Taste of Home
Originally posted Septmeber 25, 2017.
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