Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (light or regular)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup sweetened (shredded coconut (optional))
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 12X18-inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine the butter and water and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, remove from the heat and stir it into the flour mixture until combined. Whisk in the sour cream, eggs, almond extract and coconut (if using).
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Toward the end of the baking time for the cake, in a saucepan, combine the butter and milk for the icing. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and whisk in the almond extract and then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Once the cake has been taken out of the oven, pour the icing over the warm cake.