WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE

White Texas Sheet Cake is a moist, nutty cake made with butter, sour cream, eggs and walnuts! This soft cake is topped with a buttery almond icing and toasted walnuts!

The sheet cake recipe is straightforward, making it great for bakers of all skill levels. With just a few simple steps and common kitchen ingredients, anyone can whip up this white cake from scratch! The inclusion of chopped walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, enhancing the overall experience of each bite.

White Sheet Cake – Perfect for Feeding a Crowd

Texas Sheet Cake is an ideal choice for gatherings. Its large size allows it to serve many people without requiring extra effort. The cake is easily cut into squares, making portion control straightforward. Each piece offers a balance of sweetness and rich flavors from the butter and extracts.

For large events, this sheet cake can be prepared ahead of time. It maintains its flavor and texture even after a day or two. Our white sheet cake with icing checks the boxes for convenience and taste, making it a popular choice for potlucks, parties, and family gatherings. It’s a dessert that can please a crowd with minimal fuss!

Variations & Add in’s for Texas Sheet Cake

There are many ways to customize Texas Sheet Cake to suit different tastes. Try mixing up the flavors to make a new dessert every time!

Flavors

• Chocolate: Add cocoa powder for a rich chocolate version.
• Coconut: Add shredded coconut to the batter for a tropical twist.
• Lemon: Incorporate lemon zest and juice for a refreshing citrus flavor.

Nuts

• Pecans: Swap walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
• Almonds: Add almonds for a crunchy texture.

Spices

• Cinnamon: A teaspoon of cinnamon can enhance the flavor profile.
• Nutmeg: A touch of nutmeg adds warmth to the cake.

Frosting Variations

• Cream Cheese Frosting: Replace the almond icing with cream cheese for a tangy topping.
• Peanut Butter: Mix in peanut butter to the icing for a nutty taste.

White Sheet Cake Ingredients

Butter: You need 1 cup of butter for a tender cake texture.

Water: Add in 1 cup of water.

Flour: Use 2 cups of all-purpose flour for the structural base of the cake.

Sugar: 2 cups of granulated sugar will create a soft, sweet treat.

Eggs: Bind the ingredients together by adding 2 eggs to the batter.

Sour cream: Using ½ cup of sour cream in the recipe creates a nice moist cake texture.

Extracts: Add 1 tsp of each vanilla and almond extract for wonderful flavor.

Salt: You need 1 tsp of salt for this recipe.

Baking soda: The leavening agent in this batter is 1 tsp of baking soda.

Almond Icing

Butter: Using ½ cup of butter makes the cake topping rich in flavor.

Milk: Add ¼ cup of milk to the icing mixture.

Powder sugar: 4 ½ cups of powdered sugar makes the topping sweet & smooth.

Almond extract: Enhance the flavors by using ½ tsp of almond extract.

Walnuts: 1 cup of chopped walnuts adds a great crunchy addition to the cake.

Step by step on how to make Texas Sheet Cake

Prep

Preheat your oven to 375°F and then spray a 15×10″ baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray and set it aside.

Cake batter

In a large saucepan, bring the water and butter just to a boil. Remove it from the heat and whisk in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, both extracts, salt, and baking soda, until smooth.

Bake

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, until the cake is golden brown. Set it on a rack to cool. While cake is baking, you can make the icing and toast the walnuts.

Icing

Combine the butter and milk in a medium saucepan, bring it to a boil, then remove from heat. Whisk in powdered sugar and almond extract.

Toast walnuts

Pour the walnuts in a medium sized skillet and cook over medium heat. Increase the heat slightly, stirring the nuts often, until they become fragrant and slightly darker, about 5-7 minutes. Stir the walnuts into the icing.

Top cake

Pour the walnuts and icing over the warm cake and let it cool to set. Cut the cake into squares, serve, and enjoy!

How long is this white sheet cake good for & how do you store it?

White Texas Sheet Cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3days when covered. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

What techniques can be used to ensure a moist Texas Sheet Cake?

To maintain moisture, avoid overmixing the batter. Incorporating the sour cream aids in achieving a tender texture. Additionally, baking the cake until just done and allowing it to cool completely before icing can help retain its moisture.

Can buttermilk be used in this recipe and what are the effects?

Buttermilk can replace sour cream in the recipe. It too contributes to the cake’s moisture. The acidity in buttermilk also reacts with the baking soda, potentially enhancing the cake’s rise.

Try more Sheet cake recipes here:

I love a good sheet cake! They’re simple to make, just pour the batter in the pan and bake. Sheet cakes take less time to bake and cool and usually the frosting is poured on and spread. So easy!

• Our ALMOND RASPBERRY SHEET CAKE has delightful raspberry flavor; don’t forget to top with fresh berries!
• Every summer my garden explodes with zucchini… I make this Spiced Zucchini Sheet Cake that’s topped with an incredible browned butter icing that everyone goes crazy over!
• This Pineapple Sheet Cake is topped with a heavenly cream cheese buttercream icing!
• Our classic Vanilla Sheet Cake is topped with a variety of colorful buttercream rosettes that are perfect for any celebration. We even made a Halloween Sheet Cake and a Christmas Sheet Cake that match!

White Texas Sheet Cake takes the classic chocolate version and gives it a makeover with this vanilla almond version perfect for Spring! Make this delicious white sheet cake from scratch with a few easy steps and basic ingredients.