Description
White Texas sheet cake is a delightful dessert that brings joy to any gathering. With its tender, airy texture and rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is not just visually appealing; it is also simple to make, making it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a barbecue, this cake will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and additional vanilla until smooth. Fold in pecans if using.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg