Carrot Sheet Cake

Carrot Sheet Cake is a classic dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm spices, creating a moist, tender cake. Topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Whether you’re serving it for Easter, a birthday, or just because, it’s guaranteed to impress!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Hand or stand mixer
• 9×13-inch sheet pan
• Grater for shredding carrots
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups finely grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots gently.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.

Assemble the Cake

1. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
2. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
3. Slice and serve!

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fat: 20g
• Sugar: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 250mg

This Carrot Sheet Cake is a delightful treat with just the right balance of sweetness and spice, topped with a luscious frosting that will have everyone coming back for seconds! 🥕🎂

Carrot Sheet Cake

Carrot Sheet Cake is a classic dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm spices, creating a moist, tender cake.

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls 
• Whisk
• Hand or stand mixer
• 9x13-inch sheet pan
• Grater for shredding carrots
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• For the Cake
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups finely grated carrots about 3-4 medium carrots
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Cake
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch sheet pan, or line it with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the grated carrots gently.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
• Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
• In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
• Assemble the Cake
• Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
• Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Slice and serve!