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Carrot Sheet Cake

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This carrot sheet cake is soft, moist, and full of warm spices and shredded carrots. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to love. Perfect for Easter, birthdays, or any day that needs a little extra sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 cups finely grated carrots (about 5–6 medium carrots)

  • Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

  • Optional: ½ cup raisins or crushed pineapple, drained

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: pinch of salt and chopped nuts for topping

Instructions

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

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, mix oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

  4. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and any optional add-ins.

  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.

  8. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until creamy and fluffy.

  9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, toast your nuts before adding them to the batter or on top.

  • You can refrigerate the frosted cake for up to 5 days.

  • This cake freezes well (unfrosted or frosted). Just wrap tightly and thaw in the fridge overnight.

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