*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          White Texas Sheet Cake

Recipe By     : Akron Beacon Journal  May 3, 1995
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dessert                          Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           butter or margarine
   1      cup           water
   2      cups          flour
   2      cups          sugar
   2                    eggs -- beaten
     1/2  cup           sour cream
   1      teaspoon      almond extract
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
                        ***Icing***
     1/2  cup           butter or margarine
     1/4  cup           milk
   4 1/2  cups          powdered sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
   1      cup           chopped walnuts

In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.  Remove from heat
and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, salt and baking
soda; stir until smooth.  Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
 Bake at 375F for 20-22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and a
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool for 20 minutes while
making icing.  Spread icing over warm cake.

Icing: Combine butter and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Remove
from heat and beat in powdered sugar and almond extract.  Stir in walnuts.

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