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White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Make a homemade vanilla version of Texas Sheet Cake with this simple recipe using pantry staples and will feed a crowd.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Cool Time10 minutes
Total Time57 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake recipes, homemade cake, homemade recipe, potluck dessert, sheet cake, vanilla
Servings: 24

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Heat the butter and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
  • Remove from heat and pour into the dry ingredients mixture. Stir just until combined.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Bake the cake at 375F for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 5-10 minutes until warm.

Frosting:

  • Melt the butter and milk together in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then raise the temperature to medium-high until the mixture begins to simmer.
  • In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the melted butter and milk mixture. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour the frosting over the warm cake and spread out evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before slicing and serving.