Here's a recipe for a delicious carrot sheet cake:
Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 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
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Then, gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
11. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
12. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped nuts or shredded carrots.
13. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious carrot sheet cake!
This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its moist texture and creamy frosting.
