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Carrot Sheet Cake

This moist and flavorful Carrot Sheet Cake is packed with fresh carrots, warm spices, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots about 6 medium carrots
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparing the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x18 inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs until well blended. Stir in the grated carrots.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and creamy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious Carrot Sheet Cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For added texture, consider mixing in 1 cup of crushed walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.

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