Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this lighter take on a classic! Our Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting delivers all the delicious flavor you crave, without the guilt. This recipe, adapted from Cooking Light magazine, is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any occasion where you want a moist, flavorful cake that's surprisingly light. Get ready for a burst of carrot-spiced sweetness topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 288.9 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and oil until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
  12. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

31g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting has approximately 288.9 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

The key ingredients for Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting are Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Egg Whites, Pure Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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