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 mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Cool Time10 minutes mins
Total Time57 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake recipes, homemade cake, homemade recipe, potluck dessert, sheet cake, vanilla
Servings: 24
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
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.