Friday, June 26, 2009
Almond Sheet Cake
I have never made this cake without someone asking me for the recipe. It looks like a regular yellow sheet cake but it is so much more!
It is easy to make but get the leftovers out of your house or you will eat the whole pan. (I am not kidding)
Bring to a boil :
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Water
Let Cool
Combine in Mixer:
2 Cups flour
2 Cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
Add:
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
Add cooled butter and water mixture. Mix until incorporated. Pour into a 12x17 jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
Frost while still warm.
Frosting
Combine in Mixer:
4 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp almond extract
Bring to a boil:
1/2 Cup Butter
1/4 Cup Milk
Add to Powdered sugar mixture and beat until smooth.