White Texas Sheet Cake

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 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped nuts (opt)

In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10 x 15 x 1 in pan (cookie sheet with sides). Bake at 375 degrees for 20 -22 minutes or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 min.

To make frosting:
Combine 1/2 cup butter and milk in a saucepan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.