White Texas Sheet Cake

Subtle almond flavor baked into a melt-in-your-mouth buttery soft white cake, this White Texas Sheet Cake recipe uses simple ingredients for a sweet and classic taste!

Texas Sheet Cakes get their name from their sheer size—the size of “Texas!” Other than that, this white cake aims to please!

Addicting and yummy on their own, White Texas Sheet Cakes are not overwhelming in flavor. You can dress them up with simple sprinkles or garnish them with fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, making them perfect for all occasions, such as family parties, outdoor BBQs, and holiday parties!

Our family has enjoyed this White Texas Sheet Cake since I was a child. Not as rich as its chocolate counterpart, it’s a kid-friendly and mom-approved cake. It feeds large crowds and holds up well, so little hands can manage it without falling apart on the floor. This sheet cake is well-loved for a reason!

Easy White Texas Sheet Cake

The only surprise about this cake is its sweetness. This sheet cake recipe is easy to bake, frost, and eat!

White Texas Sheet Cake Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

White Texas Sheet Cake Directions

The Cake

First, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

Then, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a rolling boil, remove them from heat, and stir them into the flour mixture.

Whisk in the sour cream, eggs, and almond extract.

Finally, spread the batter evenly into a greased 10×15 sheet pan and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Prepare the frosting while the cake is cooling.

The Frosting

First, in a medium saucepan, stir the butter and milk on low heat until the butter melts. Then, on medium heat and stirring frequently, bring it to a light boil. Remove from heat.

Then, add the powdered sugar and almond extract to a medium mixing bowl. Pour the hot butter into the powdered sugar. Beat this on medium speed until it reaches a spreading consistency.

Now spread it evenly on the warm cake. Cut the cake and enjoy!

Storing White Texas Sheet Cake

White Texas Sheet Cake can be stored on the counter at room temperature, lightly covered, for up to 5 days. If it starts to dry out, store it completely covered with a piece of bread.

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