Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Method

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, salt and baking soda until smooth.
  • Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until cake is golden brown and tests done.
  • Cool for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for frosting, combine butter and milk in a saucepan; Bring to a boil; remove from heat; add sugar and extract and mix well.
  • Stir in walnuts; spread over warm cake.