White Texas Sheet Cake

I know the majority of my blog is filled with everything chocolate..and I don't apologize for it!  But I was feeling a little bad for my man who is a lover of white/yellow cake.  I discovered this recipe on Life as a Lofthouse and it has become the white cake base for everything I bake.  I love the almond flavor in this one.  I have to warn you though, the frosting it very sweet!  I will use a cup less of confectioners sugar the next time.  But if you love the sweet then by all means, have at it!

Moist and delicious!

A sheet cake feeds an army!

For the cake

1 cup of butter

1 cup of water

2 cup of flour

2 cups of sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup of sour cream

1 teaspoon of almond extract

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of salt

For the frosting 

1/2 cup of butter

1/4 cup of milk

4 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar, sifted

1/2 teaspoon of almond extract 

Food coloring if desired

Sprinkles 

Preheat oven to 375.  Spray a 15x10x1 baking sheet with nonstick spray.

In a small/medium sauce pan bring butter and water to a boil.

In a large mixing bowl combine flour and sugar. Whisk to combine.

Add eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda and salt.  Stir until combined.  

Slowly pour in the butter/water mixture.  Stir with a  spatula until smooth.

Pour into prepared baking sheet and cook for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack for 10-20 minutes before frosting. 

For the frosting

In a large saucepan bring the butter and water to a boil.

Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar and extract.  Stir until smooth.

Add food coloring if desired.

Pour over warm cake.  

Decorate with sprinkles for a little sparkle!