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!
Makeover White Texas Sheet Cake
Makeover White Texas Sheet Cake
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
20 servings
Ingredients
- 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 butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
- 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
1 piece: 278 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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