Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (, or substitute plain Greek yogurt)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 6 Tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Berries, for topping, if desired

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a bakers hal sheet jelly roll pan (13x18'').
  • Mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. 
  • In another small bowl mix together the sour cream, eggs and almond extract. 
  • Add sour cream/egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix just until combined. 
  • Add water and butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil. 
  • Once the mixture is boiling, remove from heat and add to the batter, mixing to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth with a spatula into an even layer. 
  • Bake in preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • When the cake is about 5 minutes away from being done cooking, prepare the frosting.