This white Texas sheet cake is the scrumptious counterpart to theclassic chocolate cakeof a similar name.
Once the sheet cake cools, it has a smooth and even surface for frosting.
The frosting has one invaluable ingredient as its base:browned butter.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Learn how to make a white Texas sheet cake.
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
What Is White Texas Sheet Cake?
Texas sheet cake is a crowd-pleasing cake, often served at large gatherings, potlucks, and parties.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Pecans or other chopped nuts are often sprinkled on for texture and flavor.
The large surface area means it’s great for serving a crowd.
White Texas sheet cake is a vanilla spin on this beloved dessert.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
It’s simple, and fuss-free.
This method is best used for light cakes like sponges, chiffons, and classic butter cakes.
Bring the cake to room temperature or warm lightly in the oven.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Prepare the frosting and top the cake as directed before serving.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Set aside to cool.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Reduce oven temperature to 325F.
Grease a 15-by 10-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
Mix on low until evenly distributed.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
When finished mixing, the butter should be completely incorporated into the flour with no lumps remaining.
Add one-third of the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on low for 2 minutes.
Scrape the sides of the bowl again, add remaining liquid ingredients and mix for a final 2 minutes.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Allow cake to partially cool before adding the Frosting.
Make browned butter:
While cake is baking, melt butter for Frosting in a saucepan.
Allow to foam and boil until butter browns and nutty aromas come from the saucepan, about 5 minutes.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Make Frosting:
Transfer browned butter to mixer.
Add milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Mix on low until sugar is incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Beat on medium-high for 3 minutes.
Add toasted walnuts to Frosting and stir to combine.
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
