Print

White Texas Almond Sheet Cake

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A buttery, moist White Texas Almond Sheet Cake with warm almond flavor and a smooth icing poured over the cake while hot, making it an easy crowd-pleasing dessert with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for cake)

1 cup water

1/2 cup sour cream

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for icing)

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for icing)

5 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Sliced almonds, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×18-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, water, sour cream, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking just until the batter is smooth and combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, whisk together the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Pour the icing over the hot cake immediately and spread gently to the edges.
  9. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top and let the cake set before slicing.

Notes

Pouring the icing on the hot cake allows it to soak in for classic Texas sheet cake texture.

Full-fat sour cream gives the best moisture and flavor.

The cake tastes even better the next day.

Chopped pecans can be used instead of almonds.

Let icing set fully for cleaner slices.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://chocolatecoveredamy.com/white-texas-almond-sheet-cake/