Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many for its deliciously moist texture and warm spice. This Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe takes the traditional carrot cake to the next level with its easy and fuss-free preparation, perfect for serving a crowd.
The light and fluffy cake is loaded with sweet raisins, crunchy pecans, and unsweetened coconut flakes that perfectly complement the sweetness of the carrots.
The cream cheese frosting is tangy and rich and pairs perfectly with the delicate flavors of the cake. This recipe is perfect for any occasion,
whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or simply an afternoon tea with friends. For more homemade cake recipes, check out Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting,
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How To Make Carrot Sheet Cake
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 11 x 15 x 2-inch pan with butter and flour or baking spray.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add raisins, coconut flakes, and walnuts, coating them with the flour mixture.
- Beat eggs and sugar for 1 minute. Add oil and beat for 30 seconds. Add carrots and beat on low for 30 seconds. Add dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Fold with a spatula to remove lumps.
- Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Carrot Sheet Cake
Tools
- 11 x 15 x 3 inch Wilton Performance Pans Large Aluminum Rectangular Sheet Cake Pan
Ingredients
- 420 g all-purpose flour
- 1-½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
- 400 g granulated sugar
- 400 ml avocado oil or any neutral-flavored oil
- 6 large eggs , room temperature
- 145 g plump raisins
- 375 g carrots peeled and finely shredded
- 80 g sweetened coconut flakes
- 250 g lightly toasted pecans or walnuts , finely ground
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened , full fat
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter , should be at room temperature but still slightly firm to touch
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 11 x 15 x 2-inch pan or spray with baking spray with flour.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Toss in the raisins, coconut flakes, and finely ground walnuts until well coated with the flour mixture.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar for 1 minute. Add the oil, increase the speed, and beat for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until just blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture by hand to ensure no lumps at the bottom of the bowl.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the sides pull away slightly from the edge of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake to a baking rack set in a sheet pan and let it cool completely in the pan before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until just combined, about 5 minutes, occasionally turning off the mixer and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Don’t whip.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the vanilla extract, raise the speed to high, and mix briefly until smooth, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on the cooled carrot sheet cake using an offset spatula. If desired, add chopped nuts for decoration.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
