White Texas Sheet Cake

14 years ago

I just finished writing my little column for the newspaper. Not sure why I didn't think to post one here before this, maybe because I've been really pushed for time lately. But anyway,here ya go! Wasn't someone here asking about a white sheet cake a couple of weeks ago?

LOCAL TASTE SHEET CAKES Let me begin by saying, I didnÂt intend to write about this recipe. I have had it in my file of recipes to make ÂsomedayÂ for quite some time. Years ago I was a big fan of a chocolate sheet cake that was called, Texas Sheet Cake. It was popular at family gatherings, office parties and easy to make, seemed like everyone loved it. It would probably qualify as a ÂretroÂ recipe now. I know I havenÂt made one in years. Chocolate is still high on my list of favorite cakes but somewhere along in time I developed a taste for white cake or almost white cake, because I often would use the whole egg instead of just the whites. Anyway, the other day I ran across this recipe in my file and I decided it was time to try it. ItÂs good! I shared it with several friends and they all liked it too. I know that cupcakes are the current rage, which is why I hesitated to share this recipe, but I got to thinking about all the summer picnicÂs coming up and decided that possibly not everyone has hours to spend making cupcakes. Easy and fast has a place in my life! White Texas Sheet Cake 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup water 2 cups all\-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda Frosting: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup milk 4 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts Using a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, vanilla, salt and baking soda until smooth. Pour into a greased 15"x10" baking pan. Bake at 375\*F. for 20\-22 minutes or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, for frosting, combine butter and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add powdered sugar and extract and mix well. Stir in walnuts, spread over warm cake. Cool completely. This cake can be made a day ahead and is better when you do! Pictures to go with column...

Nancy

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lindac
14 years ago
I'll file that!!
Looks like a good bed time snack too....but...alas....
Just for kicks.....how many 2 inch squares do you get from a Texas sheet cake?
Linda C
Tracey_OH
14 years ago
Great job Nancy! I think it was a great choice of recipes and I can't wait to hear about your future columns.

Tracey
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This isn't a Texas sheet cake, but it's chocolate sheet cake and really delicious. I got it from my sister's mother-in-law when I was a teenager. Man, she was a good cook! The frosting is the best part. It's yummy. CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 4 eggs 1/8 tsp. salt 1 c. + 1 Tbsp. flour 1 - 16 oz. can chocolate syrup Cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth. Add salt; blend in flour and syrup. Pur into a 10-1/2x15-1/2 cookie sheet with sides. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Frosting: 1-1/2 c. sugar 6 Tbsp. butter 6 Tsp. milk 1/2 c. chocolate chips 1 c. nuts (I used pecans) Bring sugar butter and milk to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chips and nuts. Stir until chips melt. Spread on cake while it's still arm. Work fast--it gets hard quickly. If that happend, add a little milk.
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Rusty
14 years ago
"1 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts"

Recipe sounds good, but any real Texan knows that only pecans can be used in a true Texas cake recipe.
:>))
So maybe the name of this one could be changed to "Michigan Sheet Cake". Or simply "White Sheet Cake"?

(Note: above comment offered in fun)
Rusty
wizardnm
Original Author
14 years ago
Rusty, did you notice that I did use pecans? :)

Linda, if you cut a 10X15 cake in 2 1/2" squares you would get 24 pieces (4x6).

Nancy
Rusty
14 years ago
To be honest, no I didn't notice the pecans in the picture, just noticed you specified "walnuts" in the directions.
;>)
But as I said, that post was posted in fun.
And forgot to add, very seriously, that it is a nice column, with very good pictures, and I hope you continue to share them with us.
Rusty
obxgina
14 years ago
Oh Nancy, thank you for sharing the recipe and pictures, my mouth is watering! I had planned on making the chocolate version of the Texas Sheet Cake tomorrow night for a surprise graduation party I am throwing for DH on Friday, I may just have to change it to yours!!! Great article also, by the way! Keep sharing! Gina
pat_t
14 years ago
Nancy - outstanding work! Love the pic - it's positively mouthwatering.

I've made that White Texas sheet cake (with pecans, of course Rusty :>) and it's wonderfully moist. A great choice for a picnic or potluck.

Please continue to share your columns with us - I'm jealous, that's my idea of a great job!
coconut_nj
14 years ago
Lol Rusty and Nancy. That was the first thing I noticed in the pic, the pecans. I had seen the 'stir in walnuts' and said.. hey.. she used pecans... then went back and reread the recipe and saw you said pecans, walnuts etc...LOL.. It looks really good Nancy. I always think the icing sounds too thin when made like that but yours shows it to good advantage. Nice job.
dixiedog_2007
14 years ago
It looks great to me and a nice column/write up also. Looking forward to seeing more!
caliloo
14 years ago
Well DARN! Now I have to go shopping for a 10 x 15 pan so I can make this! It looks AWESOME!

And great column - I wish you all the best!

Alexa
annie1992
14 years ago
Oh yum, Nancy, that looks delicious. I've never been a fan of the chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, although Ashley just loves the stuff. This I'd like. A lot. I'd better hide the recipe, LOL.

Good luck on that column, it's good and I think more people are interested in cooking than we think, they just don't know how to go about it.

Annie
mustangs81
14 years ago
Nancy, That looks fantastic! I'm like you in that white cake has become my fav. I use to write a food column for my company newsletter. That was way before I joined this group and became enlightened.
readinglady
14 years ago
I used to adore chocolate but lately for some reason I've lost my enthusiasm. This recipe sounds right up my alley for a 4th of July get-together. Thanks for sharing. And congratulations on the column!

Carol
maggie2094
14 years ago
Is that a jelly roll pan? I have tons of those type of sheet pans. The cake is thin...I never heard of this before - looks just up my ally and perfect for so many things this summer.

Cool you have a column! Do you think it would be worth making without nuts?
CA Kate z9
14 years ago
I think it might have been me looking for sheet cakes AND, most recently, sheetpan pies. Several times I've needed a Comfort Food dessert and thought about the "sheet" type that use to be served so frequently in the midwest picnics, parties and church socials.

I'll add this one to my data base AND send it on to my Aunt who frequently needs such things for Church affairs.
lakeguy35
14 years ago
I'd forgot about your column in the local paper Nancy. Keeping up with that and your new position must be keeping you really busy. Thanks for sharing!

Maggie, I use a jelly roll pan for this and a few brownie recipes. Sometimes you feel like a nut....sometimes you don't..LOL! I'm thinking it will be fine without the nuts...I wouldn't turn it down.

David
maggie2094
14 years ago
lol, David! Thanks! Never use the pans for baking for some reason! I'll leave the cake nut-free but I am afraid that is not possible when it comes to me:)
pat_t
14 years ago
It can be made in a 13 x 9 pan, you'd just have to adjust the baking time for a bit longer.
momto4kids
14 years ago
Wow, Nancy! That looks great! What a nice change...I love that frosting! I've been making RLB's White Velvet Cake as my "go to" white cake recipe...but I hate to waste the yolks. Can't wait to try this!!
lorijean44
14 years ago
White cake is my favorite - this looks good and the frosting looks TDF!

Lori :D
trixietx
14 years ago
Nancy, thanks for the recipe and the article for your newspaper. What a fun job!

We will be starting wheat harvest in a few days and your cake is on the top of my list.

Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your other articles.

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