White Texas Sheet Cake

1 Cup butter
1 Cup water
2 Cups flour
2 Cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

FROSTING:
1/2 Cup butter
1/4 Cup milk
4 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 Cup chopped walnuts (opt)


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

Pour into greased 15 x 10 baking pan. Bake at 375 for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean and cake is golden brown. Cool for 20 mintues.

For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine butter and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in sugar and extract. Spread over warm cake.