White Texas Sheet Cake

The cake gets better the longer it sits, so make it a day ahead!

1 c. butter
1 c. water
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sour cream
1 t. almond or vanilla extract
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 t. almond or vanilla extract
1 c. chopped walnuts

In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, extract, baking soda, and salt until smooth.

Pour into a greased 15" x 10" x 1" baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and cake is golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes.

For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and extract. Stir in walnuts; spread over warm cake. If frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk.