Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Method
- 1
In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter or margarine and water to a boil.
- 2
Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth.
- 3
Pour batter into a greased 10 x 15 x 1 inch baking pan.
- 4
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done.· 21m
- 5
Cool for 20 minutes.· 20m
- 6
Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- 7
Remove from heat.
- 8
Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
- 9
Stir in pecans.
- 10
Spread frosting over warm cake.