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Moist Spiced Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful and moist carrot sheet cake infused with warm spices and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk if needed for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large 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 with the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack while you prepare the frosting.
Frosting
  1. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until it’s fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and, if needed, a tablespoon of milk for a smoother consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the cake using a spatula. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Grate your carrots finely for best results! You can double the spices for extra flavor. Ensure your butter and cream cheese for frosting are at room temperature for a smooth consistency. If you find the cake too sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.