1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

In 2-quart saucepan bring butter and water to a boil, remove from heat. Add flour, sugar, sour cream, eggs, almond extract, salt and baking soda. mix well. Pour into a greased 15 x 10-inch sheet cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 22 minutes or until cake is golden brown. Insert a wooden pick into the center. If it comes out dry, it is done (do not overbake). Let the cake cool while preparing the frosting.

Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped pecans

In 2 quart saucepan combine butter and water to a boil, remove from heat. Add confectioners' sugar and almond extract. mix well. Stir in chopped pecans, spread over warm cake.