Virginia's Almond Texas Sheet Cake

 CAKE:

1 c. butter

1 c. water

2 c. flour

2 c. sugar

2 eggs beaten

1/2 c. sour cream

1 tsp. almond extract

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda 

Boil butter and  water together.

Remove from heat, and add flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, extract, salt and baking soda.  Mix til smooth and pour into a rimmed cookie sheet, well greased. Bake 20 minutes at 375°

 

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter

1/4 c. milk

1/2 tsp. almond extract

4.5 cups powdered sugar

Boil butter & milk.  Remove from heat and add sugar and extract. Spread over warm cake.  

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