Can you tell where I was born and raised? Anything with Texas in the name is big and good. This sheet cake is good for a large gathering, and even though it is made from scratch, it is a simple recipe to prepare.

1 cup butter (no substitutes)

1 cup water

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp. almond extract

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. almond extract

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, salt and baking soda until smooth. Pour into a greased 15x10x2 baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done in the center. Cool for 20 minutes.

While cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Combine butter and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add sugar and extract; mix well. Stir in nuts and spread over warm cake.

Serves 16-20.