White Texas Sheet Cake
This easy White Texas Sheet Cake will win your heart just like the classic, southern-inspired Texas sheet cake. No electronic mixer needed!
I love Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, but I wasn’t aware White Texas Sheet Cake existed until I came across it on All Recipes. The use of almond extract instead of vanilla immediately caught my attention, and I had a feeling it would be something special. Turns out, it absolutely was. This Texas sheet cake recipe blew me away! Now it’s one of my go-to desserts for game days, Super Bowl Sunday, and family dinners.
WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE
This white Texas sheet cake recipe with almonds is made completely from scratch, no box mix or buttermilk, giving it that rich, southern-inspired taste everyone loves about Texas sheet cake desserts. The process is simple and unique: a buttery water mixture is brought to a boil and then stirred into a batter of flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and almond extract, creating a pourable batter without the need for an electronic mixer. As it bakes into a thin, tender cake, it develops a soft texture with almond flavor. The finishing touch is a warm, almond-scented frosting that’s poured over the cake while it’s still slightly warm, allowing it to seep in just enough to create a glossy and sweet layer.
Find my expert tips on how to make a homemade white Texas sheet cake from scratch below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Easy White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe:
- Large Serving Size: This sheet cake is ideal for parties, game days, and gatherings where you need to feed a large crowd.
- Almond-Scented & Buttery: It mimics the same texture you love while adding something new with the almond-scented frosting and flavor.
- A Fun Twist On The Southern Classic: If you love classic Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, this version is basically its twin with an almond twist. It’s also great for those who aren’t big chocolate lovers or who have allergies to chocolate.
Ingredients
Texas Sheet Cake
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Almond-Scented Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
For The Texas Sheet Cake
In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add flour and sugar. Mix. Then add in eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly pour in the boiling butter/water mixture. Stir with a spatula until well combined and smooth. (No need to use an electric mixer!)
Pour batter into a greased 15×10-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool the cake for about 20 minutes.
For The Almond-Scented Frosting
In a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and then stir in sugar and extract. Stir until smooth and all combined. Spread over warm cake. Decorate the cake with sprinkles, if desired.
Servings
This recipe serves 20 to 24 people, depending on portion size. Cutting larger squares gives about 20 servings, ideal for generous dessert portions, while smaller squares yield 24 servings, perfect for parties and potlucks.
Storage and Reheating
Wrap or store leftover white Texas sheet cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want it to last longer, you can refrigerate it for up to 5 days, just be sure to cover it well to prevent the frosting from drying out. To freeze, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months, thawing them at room temperature before serving. You can reheat this white Texas sheet cake, but it’s best to do so carefully because the frosting can melt or become too soft. For individual slices, warm them gently in the microwave for 10–15 seconds at a time until just heated.
Holly’s Tips for The Best White Texas Sheet Cake:
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: For the best results, I recommend using high-quality butter and pure almond extract in both the cake and frosting.
- Let Eggs & Sour Cream Sit At Room Temperature: This makes for a smooth, evenly textured cake that bakes consistently.
- Grease The Pan: This will help prevent sticking and make slicing easier once it’s fully set.
- Avoid Overmixing: The goal is to keep this cake batter fluffy and light.
- Frost While Cake Is Warm: This will help the frosting melt slightly into the cake, creating a moist and fresh topping.
- Make It Your Own: Dress it up with sprinkles, toasted nuts, or add fun decorations for game days and special party themes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, this cake can be made a day in advance. Store it covered at room temperature, and it will stay moist and delicious.
A 15×10-inch jelly roll pan or sheet pan works best. Using a different size pan may affect the baking time and thickness of the cake.
The cake is ready when it turns lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, usually after 20-22 minutes at 375°F.
Pouring the hot butter and water mixture into the batter helps dissolve the sugar and bloom the flour, resulting in a smoother batter and a softer, more tender cake texture.
To make this White Texas Sheet Cake gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Mix and bake as directed, but be careful not to overmix the batter, as gluten-free flours can become dense if overworked. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but always double-check labels.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Try my Texas Sheet Cake Bites and Texas Sheet Cake Cookies.
Wanting something a little different? Make my Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake next.
Looking for more cake recipes? Bake these highly-rated recipes next: Carrot Sheet Cake, Caramel Apple Sheet Cake, Chocolate Swirl Cake, and Ho Ho Cake.
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White Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients
White Texas Sheet Cake
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Almond-Scented Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
For The White Texas Sheet Cake
- In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add flour and sugar. Mix. Then add in eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda and salt.
- Slowly pour in the boiling butter/water mixture. Stir with a spatula until well combined and smooth. (No need to use an electric mixer!)
- Pour batter into a greased 15×10-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool cake for about 20 minutes.
For The Almond-Scented Frosting
- In a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and then stir in sugar and extract. Stir until smooth and all combined. Spread over warm cake. Decorate cake with sprinkles, if desired.
Recipe Adapted From: All Recipes.
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Any suggestion of how to adapt this recipe for high altitude? I’m at 7000 ft and not sure how to change this up to make it work here.
This cake has become a New Year’s Day traditional dessert for us. It is different and so simple. It is also so pretty and smells delicious. I’ve made it many times and it jas always turned out beautifully. Thank you!
This cake has become a New Year’s Day traditional dessert for us. It is different and so simple. It is also so pretty and smells delicious. I’ve made it many times and it has always turned out beautifully. Thank you!
I tried this for a family gathering and even with all the other desserts, this cake was devoured. Extra bonus points for how easy it is to make!
Wow! This was amazing!!