Description
A moist and flavorful carrot sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil and eggs.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased sheet pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- For added flavor, include raisins.
- Use fresh carrots for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: carrot sheet cake, dessert, baking