White Texas sheet cake is a new twist on an old favorite. The cake is moist, and the icing is rich and decadent. It’s a must try!
You don’t have to be from the South to enjoy this sheet cake recipe. It is a crowd pleaser and super easy to make. Growing up, we made this traditional Texas Sheet Cake recipe with chocolate cake and chocolate icing. Give it a try or one of our other Texas Desserts.
It is truly the perfect cake recipe and everyone will go crazy over it. We also love Texas Sheet Cake Bites.
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What makes white Texas Sheet Cake different?
It is very similar to the traditional recipe but with white cake and white icing instead of chocolate. I usually compare it to blondies versus brownies.
Once you make this, I think you will be hooked. The cake is fabulous and so delicious.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- white sugar
- baking soda
- salt
- sour cream
- large eggs
- butter
Frosting:
- milk
- butter
- confectioners’ sugar
- vanilla extract
- chopped walnuts – optional
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom.
How to make white Texas sheet cake
- Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, prepare the baking pan. You will need a 10×15 baking sheet or jelly roll pan. Go ahead and grease and flour the pan.
Step 1. Second, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Once the flour mixture is combined, beat in the sour cream and eggs and set this aside.
Step 2. Next, melt the butter on low in a saucepan and add the water. Once melted, bring this mixture to a boil and remove from heat. Let the butter cool slightly and stir the butter mixture into the egg mixture. Mix this until well combined.
Step 3. Now, get the baking pan you prepared earlier. Pour the batter into it and bake for 20 minutes. Make the frosting while it bakes.
Step 4. Get out a large saucepan and add the milk and butter. Let this come to a boil and remove from the heat. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and combine. Gently fold in the nuts. Spread on the cake and enjoy.
How to store the cake?
Cover the sheet pan with foil until ready to eat. The cake should keep up to 5 days.
If you refrigerate the cake, let it sit at room temperature before serving. This is important as it tastes much better at room temperature.
Tips and tricks
- You can substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract. The almond flavor goes well with this white version of Texas sheet cake.
- 9×13 pan- Traditionally this recipe uses a jelly roll or rimmed baking sheet. However, if you want a thicker type cake, use a 9×13 pan. Make sure to adjust the cooking time to about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Nuts- Walnuts are optional but so delicious. Just use what you prefer. If you do not like nuts, leave them off. You can even do half and half if your family is divided on preference.
- The cake is even better the longer it sits. Due to this, I like to make it at least a day in advance before I plan to serve it.
More easy cake recipes
- Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
- Tornado Cake Recipe
- Easy S’Mores Cake Recipe
- Easy Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe
Make this white Texas sheet cake recipe today. Then come back and leave a comment and star rating.
White Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- Ingredients for cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- Ingredients for frosting:
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10×15 inch pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Beat in the sour cream and eggs. Set aside. Melt the butter on low in a saucepan and add the water. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir butter mixture into the egg mixture and mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting.
- For the frosting: In a large saucepan, combine the milk and ½ cup butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, then fold in the nuts, mixing until blended. Spread frosting over the top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
