Texas White Sheet Cake

Needed something for a crowd and of course it had to be quick and easy. Made this cake today for a gathering tomorrow. It only gets better the longer it sits, and it will be gone so fast you'll want to make two of them next time.

1 c butter, cubed

1 c water

2 c flour

1 1/2 c sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 c sour cream

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/2 c butter, cubed

1/4 c milk

4 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 c pecans

In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, salt, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla extract - mix until smooth and blended.

Pour into a greased 15"x 10" x 1" baking pan. Bake at 375º for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

For frosting:

In large saucepan, bring butter and milk just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in pecans and spread over warm cake. Cuts into about 20 squares.