Pioneer Woman White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
Pioneer Woman White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is soft, sweet and very easy to make. It is perfect for parties and family gatherings. This cake has a light vanilla flavor and a rich frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan lightly. This step ensures the cake does not stick and bakes evenly from all sides.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Take a large bowl and add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix everything well using a whisk. This helps combine ingredients evenly before adding wet ingredients.
Prepare Butter Mixture
- In a saucepan, add butter and water. Heat until the butter melts completely. Do not boil. Pour this warm mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Add sour cream, eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture. Mix everything until smooth and lump-free. Do not overmix, or the cake texture may become dense.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly using a spatula. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the Frosting
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add milk. Remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Add pecans if you like extra crunch.
Frost the Cake
- Pour the warm frosting over the hot cake. Spread evenly so it covers the surface. Let it set for some time before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Do not overbake the cake to keep it soft.
- Pour frosting while cake is still warm.
- Use fresh butter for best flavor.
- Add coconut flakes for extra texture if desired.