Best 6 Makeover White Texas Sheet Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic Southern dessert with a modern twist, look no further than the Makeover White Texas Sheet Cake. This decadent cake combines a fluffy white cake base with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that is both light and satisfying. And with a few simple variations, you can easily customize it to suit your own tastes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! -Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine butter and water; bring just to a boil. Stir into flour mixture. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream and extract until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. , For frosting, combine butter and milk in a large saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and extract. Stir in walnuts. Spread over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This cake is good to make a day ahead, and is very popular at pot-lucks.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     White Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 192.8 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

MAKEOVER WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This tried and true recipe is absolutely delicious. Nearly 15 years ago, Joanie wrote, "With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece!" That certainly is still accurate today. Another reader, Kaye Buckley, from Springfield, Massachusetts loves this recipe and was wondering if we could do a makeover on it. Without being able to see a noticeable difference in flavor, our team cut over 50% of the fat, and more than a third of the calories. Enjoy!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth. , Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This made-from-scratch cake is the vanilla rendition of the original Classic Texas Sheet Cake and gives the chocolate version a run for its money.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, beat eggs, sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla with whisk.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter and water to boiling. Add to flour mixture; stir until combined. Stir in egg mixture. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until edges are golden and center springs back when gently touched.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and the milk to boiling. Remove from heat; add powdered sugar in a few additions, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and the chopped walnuts. Pour over warm cake. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MAKEOVER WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE



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This recipe is from Taste of Home Light and Tasty Magazine. I love white texas sheet cake and am really happy that their test kitchen could make it lighter!

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth.
  • Pour into a 15X10X1 inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 32.9, Protein 2.7

WHITE TEXAS SHEET CAKE II



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This is a wonderful, rich cake that I receive many recipe requests for. It varies slightly from NurseDi's as this recipe doesn't use almond flavoring and uses buttermilk instead of sour cream.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup water
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter (soft)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat butter& water together.
  • Add sugar, salt& flour; mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • After batter is well blended, pour into well greased and floured 15X11X1 jelly roll pan.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
  • Cool cake.
  • Prepare frosting: Mix butter, milk& vanilla till smooth.
  • Add sugar and spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 234.8, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 43.9, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • For a classic white sheet cake, use all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
  • To make a chocolate sheet cake, replace half of the all-purpose flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • For a funfetti sheet cake, add 1 cup of rainbow sprinkles to the batter.
  • For a marble sheet cake, divide the batter in half. Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to one half of the batter. Swirl the two batters together before baking.
  • To make a red velvet sheet cake, follow the instructions for white sheet cake, but add 1 tablespoon of red food coloring and 1 cup of buttermilk.
  • For a carrot sheet cake, follow the instructions for white sheet cake, but add 1 cup of grated carrots, 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, and 1/2 cup of raisins.
  • Frost the sheet cake with your favorite frosting. Some popular options include cream cheese frosting, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a white sheet cake recipe that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic white sheet cake, a chocolate sheet cake, or something more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

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