White Texas Sheet Cake
White Texas Sheet Cake is a light, fluffy dessert that captivates with its buttery flavor and creamy icing. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests coming back for seconds. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 15 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- ¼ cup whole milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Add buttermilk and vanilla; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over the warm cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Customize by adding almond extract or toppings like nuts or chocolate chips.