White Texas Sheet Cake

Ingredients

1 c. butter

1 c. water

2 c. sugar

2 c. + 4 T all purpose flour

1/2 t salt

1 t baking soda

2 eggs

1 t vanilla

1/2 c. sour cream (we used light sour cream)

Frosting:

1 C butter

6 T evaporated milk

1 t vanilla

4-5 c. powdered sugar

dash of salt

1 c. pecans (optional)  (we opted not to)

How to make it

Put butter and water in a large bowl.  Heat in microwave for 2 minutes.  

Stir until all the butter is melted.  Add sugar, flour, salt, and soda.  

Stir with a wire whisk until smooth.  

Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.  

Stir in sour cream until all is blended.  

Pour into a 11”x17” baking sheet that has been greased and floured.  

Bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched or toothpick inserted in center comes clean. 

Remove from the oven and make the frosting. 

Cook butter and milk for 3-4 minutes in microwave. 

Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a dash of salt.  

Beat until smooth. 

Add nuts and gently spread on warm cake. 

Cool and serve.