Almond Cake

 

INGREDIENTS

1 c. butter
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Frosting:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
4 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

Add butter and water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, almond extract, baking soda and salt until smooth.

Pour batter into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean and the cake is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool. 

Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine butter and milk and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in sugar and almond extract. Spread over cake and sprinkle with sliced almonds.