Description
White Texas Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a soft, fluffy cake with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet aroma, it’s sure to impress family and friends at gatherings. Enjoy every slice of this crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
- Pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in buttermilk and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, combine powdered sugar with melted butter and milk until smooth.
- Once the cake cools completely, frost generously and top with toasted pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in shredded coconut or swapping vanilla extract for almond extract. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.