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Carrot Cake Recipe

Classic sheet pan carrot cake is easy, delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd! It's ideal for Easter, but tasty all year long!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2½ - 3½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream as needed
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 13x17-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed beat together the oil and sugars until evenly combined. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until no sugar lumps remain.
    You may need to turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • With the mixer on low speed, carefully beat in the flour mixture, followed by the grated carrots. Be careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-35 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, and if you give the pan a gentle nudge the middle doesn't wobble.
  • Allow the cake to fully cool in the pan before frosting.

Frosting

  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed beat together the butter and cream cheese until very well softened and evenly combined.
  • Turn the mixer down to low speed and carefully beat in the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, followed by the vanilla.
    Beat in the whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, or add in a little extra powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Frost the cooled cake, then decorate with chopped walnuts if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2890IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg