Texas Sheet Cake with Chocolate Ganache

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   Special equipment: a 9-by-13-inch sheet cake pan

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   For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch sheet cake pan.

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   Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil.

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   Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour and sugar until incorporated.

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   Stir in the eggs, sour cream and almond extract.

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   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes.

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   Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes.

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   For the ganache: Place the chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl.

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   In a medium saucepan, bring the cream and corn syrup to a boil, stirring to combine.

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    Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.

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    Pour the ganache over the cake, using a spatula to cover the cake completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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