Description
ย Indulge in the moist and flavorful goodness of this Carrot Sheet Cake. Packed with grated carrots and warm spices, this cake is topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese icing. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a delightful treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease an 8×11 inch pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool Completely: Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: In an electric mixer, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined and fluffy.
- Frost Cake: Frost the top of the cooled cake with the cream cheese icing.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Grate carrots finely for even distribution in the cake.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg