đĽ Carrot Cake Sheet Cake: A Crowd-Pleasing Classic Made Easy
Carrot cake has always been a favorite for its moist texture, rich flavor, and just-sweet-enough charm. But when you need a dessert thatâs easy to make, simple to serve, and guaranteed to impress, the Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is your go-to recipe. It takes everything you love about traditional carrot cake and makes it even more convenientâperfect for potlucks, parties, birthdays, or just because.
No stacking, no fussâjust a deliciously spiced, tender cake topped with a dreamy layer of cream cheese frosting. This is the kind of dessert that brings people back for seconds (and maybe even thirds).
đ§ Why Youâll Love This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake
Easy to make in a single panâno layering or decorating skills required
Feeds a crowd with generous slices
Stays moist for days, thanks to the carrots and oil
Pairs perfectly with classic cream cheese frosting
Customizable with add-ins like nuts, pineapple, or coconut
đ§ž Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1Âź cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup crushed pineapple, or ½ cup shredded coconut
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3â3½ cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
Pinch of salt
đŠâđł Instructions
1. Prepare the cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, both sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the grated carrots (and optional add-ins if using).
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35â40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.
2. Make the frosting:
Beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
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