Recipe By : Akron Beacon Journal May 3, 1995
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dessert Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs -- beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
***Icing***
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
In a large saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat
and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, salt and baking
soda; stir until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
Bake at 375F for 20-22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and a
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes while
making icing. Spread icing over warm cake.
Icing: Combine butter and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove
from heat and beat in powdered sugar and almond extract. Stir in walnuts.
