*  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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