Carrot Sheet Cake
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Carrot Sheet Cake
Description
This Carrot Sheet Cake recipe uses a spiced batter made with ground cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder, creating a tender crumb. The shredded carrots add moisture and sweetness, while walnuts provide a subtle crunch throughout the cake. Eggs and vegetable oil keep the texture moist and rich.
Baked in a 10x15 inch pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the cake cooks for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean. After cooling briefly, it is frosted generously with cream cheese frosting, which adds tang and sweetness that complement the spiced cake.
Ideal for larger gatherings, this sheet cake can be sliced easily and served as a dessert or snack. The combination of spices, nuts, and cream cheese frosting make it a classic carrot cake variation.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups carrot shredded
- 3/4 cup walnuts , chopped
- 4 cups cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10x15 inch sheet pan or jelly roll pan, set aside.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, oil and sugar until smooth.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to egg mixture and beat well.
- Fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 2713IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.