WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE

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This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! -Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine butter and water; bring just to a boil. Stir into flour mixture. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream and extract until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. , For frosting, combine butter and milk in a large saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and extract. Stir in walnuts. Spread over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.