Almond-Glazed White Texas Sheet Cake
Almond-Glazed White Texas Sheet Cake is ultra-moist with a delicate crumb and a fragrant almond aroma in both the cake and frosting. A buttery, creamy icing studded with toasted pecans adds rich sweetness and gentle crunch. It’s perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or make-ahead gatherings when you want a crowd-pleasing dessert that stays tender overnight.
- Prep—
- Cook20 min
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, then stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
- 4
Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread the frosting over the warm cake.
- Calories 262.13 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.4 g Low Source
- Carbs 51.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.07 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 18.06 mg Moderate
- Sodium 14.81 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.94 g Low Source
- Sugar 42.16 g High
- Added Sugar 0.41 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source
- Potassium 36.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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