– 2 cups all-purpose flour – 2 cups grated carrots – 1½ cups sugar – 1 cup vegetable oil – 4 large eggs – 2 tsp baking powder – 1 tsp baking soda – 1 tsp cinnamon – 1/4 tsp salt Frosting: – 8 oz cream cheese, softened – 1/2 cup butter, softened – 2 cups powdered sugar – 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a sheet cake pan and line it with parchment for easy removal and clean slicing.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl for a warm, spiced carrot cake base.
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In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth, then fold in grated carrots for natural sweetness and moisture.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well blended without overworking the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy, then spread generously over the cooled cake.
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Sweet, moist, and topped with silky frosting — this carrot sheet cake is perfect for birthdays, brunches, or cozy desserts!