White Texas Sheet Cake
A soft and simple cake that feeds a crowd, topped with a smooth, sweet white frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or white chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and butter. Heat until the butter melts and the mix just reaches a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot butter-water into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Whisk in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frosting
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and milk together. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour and spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Top with sprinkles or white chocolate curls if desired.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid a runny top. For variations, consider adding fruit flavors or different extracts.