White Texas Sheet Cake | An Easy, 30-Minute Almond Cake Recipe! (2024)

Topped with rich icing, every slice of this white Texas sheet cake is moist, crumbly, and packed with almonds. Ready in only 30 minutes, it’s the only cake you’ll want to make from now on.

Table of Contents

• What Is a Texas Sheet Cake?
• Why You’ll Love This Easy Cake Recipe
• What Do You Need For Texas Almond Sheet Cake?
• Tips for the Best Texas Sheet Cake
• What to Serve With White Texas Sheet Cake
• How to Store Leftovers
• More Cake Recipes
• Get the Recipe

What Is a Texas Sheet Cake?

Texas sheet cake is baked in a baking sheet for a lovely, thin and single-layer cake. It’s then topped with a layer of frosting or icing that can be added while still hot. Traditional toppings include pecans or sliced almonds, but you can add anything from chocolate chips to rainbow sprinkles on top.

It’s thought to be called “Texas sheet cake” because a recipe for it first appeared in a Dallas-based newspaper. However, there’s another theory claiming the name comes from the cake being so large it’s the size of Texas.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Cake Recipe

Sheet cakes are perfect for the summer for all the following reasons:

• Easy. Ready in 30 minutes, how hard can this cake really be? It’s extremely easy, even if you don’t consider yourself an experienced home baker.
• Crowd-pleaser. Simple and with plenty of slices for sharing, this Texas sheet cake is sure to be a hit at all your gatherings.
• Moist. Made with half a pound of butter, this tender cake with rich icing is super moist for the perfect bite.
• Versatile. It’s easy to spruce things up with a rainbow sprinkle-topping or chopped walnuts in the batter.

What Do You Need For Texas Almond Sheet Cake?

Don’t worry, this white Texas sheet cake is full of pantry staples. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full ingredient amounts.

For the Cake

• Unsalted Butter – You can use salted butter if you remove the salt in the rest of the recipe.
• Water
• Sour Cream
• Granulated Sugar – Light brown sugar is a good swap.
• Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Extract – Don’t skip or replace this, or your cake will not have any almond flavor!
• All-Purpose Flour – Don’t use bread flour for this.
• Baking Soda – Please don’t use baking powder.
• Salt

For the Icing

• Unsalted Butter
• Milk – Whole or low-fat milk are good options.
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Extract
• Powdered Sugar – Don’t use granulated sugar for this.
• Sliced Almonds

Tips for the Best Texas Sheet Cake

These easy tips will help you bake any Texas sheet cake like a pro baker. It’s all in the details.

• Don’t let it cool. Pour the icing over the cake while it’s still hot so it can seep in properly and make the cake extra rich.
• Add sprinkles. Give your cake a pop of color with some rainbow sprinkles on top.
• Incorporate add-ins. Add 1/2 cup of roughly chopped almonds or walnuts to the cake batter for a bit of crunch.
• Choose the right tray. Light-colored baking trays will conduct the heat a lot better and help your cake bake evenly. Avoid glass baking trays if possible.
• Use the middle rack. Don’t place the cake tray in the top or bottom racks of the oven thinking the cake will bake faster. It will do the opposite, so use always use the middle rack where the heat is more evenly distributed.

What to Serve With White Texas Sheet Cake

This white Texas sheet cake goes best with your favorite tea, coffee, or a tall glass of milk. You can also try it with my Homemade Strawberry Milk for a sweeter treat. You can also make it extra special with a bit of whipped cream or a side of vanilla or Dulce de Leche Ice Cream.

How to Store Leftovers

Once fully cooled, store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Keep it away from heat and sunlight. If your area is particularly hot or humid, it’s best to refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to a week. Keep it away from onions and other strong-smelling foods to avoid the transfer of odors.

Set it on the counter for 10-15 minutes before serving so that the butter in the cake has some time to warm up.

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