Carrot Cake Sheet Cake:

A carrot cake sheet cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of homemade goodness. This moist and spiced cake is packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion, this sheet cake serves a crowd and is sure to leave everyone reaching for seconds. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through creating your own carrot cake sheet cake that’s as simple to make as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

For the Carrot Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13×9-inch sheet cake pan.

Step 2: Prepare the Carrot Cake Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.
2. In another bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and vegetable oil.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in the grated carrots, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using).
5. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the batter to be well combined but not overworked.

Step 3: Bake the Carrot Cake

1. Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared sheet cake pan and spread it evenly.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 4: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. While the cake is baking and cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until creamy and well combined.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Frost the Carrot Cake

1. Once the carrot cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

1. Cut the carrot cake sheet cake into squares or rectangles and serve. It’s delicious as is, or you can garnish it with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

 

A carrot cake sheet cake is a wonderful way to enjoy the comforting flavors of carrot cake with the ease of a sheet cake. This moist and spiced dessert, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, is perfect for sharing with family and friends at any gathering. Savor the sweet and spiced goodness of homemade carrot cake in a simple and satisfying sheet cake form!