Description
White Texas Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that embodies the spirit of southern baking. With its light, fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this cake is perfect for any gathering. Topped with creamy white frosting, it offers a sweet indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to be the star of your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 18×13 inch sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Gradually add milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and add toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For a nutty twist, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. - Consider adding chopped nuts or coconut on top of the frosting for added texture.