Description
A warm and tender sheet cake with grated carrots and a creamy frosting, perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Mix the oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla in another bowl until glossy.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently and folding in nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
For a festive look, sprinkle grated carrot curls or a dusting of cinnamon on top. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake, sheet cake, dessert, baking, cream cheese frosting, family favorite