Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 13x18-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and salt).

Step 3

In a separate, large bowl, stir together sugar, water, melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and almond extracts until combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just incorporated, then pour mixture into greased cake pan.

Step 5

Place pan in oven and bake for 18-21 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

While cake is baking, whisk together all frosting ingredients except for the sliced almonds until frosting is smooth and desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

Remove cake from oven and let cool 5 minutes, then pour icing over the cake and cover with sliced almonds. Let set, then slice into squares and enjoy.