Almond Sheet Cake

January 22, 2013

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I love sheet cake! My favorite is Texas sheet cake, but I thought I’d like to try a white one as well, so when I stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest, I knew it was right up my alley! And it was–right up my alley that is. I love that the cake is so thin, but moist and the frosting –just barely there. This could be “dressed up” for any number of holidays or celebrations and would make for a great young child do-it-yourself decorated Birthday cake..

2 sticks butter
1 cup water
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream-room temperature
2 eggs-room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Frosting:
4 cups powdered sugar
4-6 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small saucepan add the butter and water, bring to a boil and set aside. Place the sugar and flour in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the butter and water mixture...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
636

Sodium
112mg
4% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
89g
30% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

Baked