| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Eggs | 3 large |
| Vegetable oil | 1 cup |
| Grated carrots | 2 cups |
| Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) | 1 cup |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1/2 cup |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 4 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Beat Sugar and Eggs:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Oil:
- Gradually add the vegetable oil to the sugar and egg mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
- Add Carrots and Nuts:
- Stir in the grated carrots and chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Pour Batter into Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Step 3: Prepare the Frosting
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Confectioners’ Sugar:
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Add Vanilla Extract:
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Frost the Cake
- Frost the Cooled Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.
- Optional Garnish:
- Sprinkle additional chopped pecans or walnuts over the frosting for garnish, if desired.
Step 5: Serve
- Slice and Serve:
- Cut the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your homemade carrot cake sheet cake
