Carrot Sheet Cake
Carrot Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with warm spices and a creamy cream cheese frosting. This moist, fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks, and will leave your guests craving more. With its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor, this cake is destined to become your new favorite treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups freshly shredded carrots
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs and vegetable oil to dry ingredients; mix until combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold in shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added moisture, consider incorporating crushed pineapple or applesauce along with the shredded carrots. - Customize by adding chopped walnuts or experimenting with spices like nutmeg for an extra flavor boost.