This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying with your family, it’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that captures all the best parts of carrot cake! ❤️
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🥕 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥄 2 tsp baking powder
- 🥄 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌿 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 🌿 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🧈 1 cup vegetable oil
- 🥛 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥕 3 cups shredded carrots
- 🌰 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 4 cups powdered sugar
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥛 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (to reach desired consistency)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the shredded carrots and nuts (if using).
3️⃣ Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
4️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and add the heavy cream or milk until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
5️⃣ Frost the Cake:
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice into squares and serve. This cake is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple dessert! 🍴
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Moist & Flavorful: Packed with shredded carrots and warm spices.
- Simple & Classic: No layers or fuss—just classic carrot cake goodness.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for feeding a group at any gathering.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld!
Enjoy the timeless flavors of carrot cake in this easy-to-make sheet cake—your family and friends will love it! 🥕✨🍰