Moist & Easy Carrot Cake Sheet Cake Recipe
This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is everything you love about classic carrot cake — moist, spiced, and rich — but baked in an easy-to-serve sheet pan format. Topped with a thick layer of creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for holidays, birthdays, or any crowd-pleasing celebration.
Why You’ll Love This Carrot Sheet Cake
Super moist and flavorful
Packed with fresh carrots and warm spices
No layering or stacking — easy sheet cake format
Cream cheese frosting makes it irresistible
This simple sheet cake is low-effort and high-reward. If you love traditional carrot cake but want a quicker, easier version, this is your new go-to recipe!
Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional for extra moisture)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
In a large bowl, beat together oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and pineapple (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Step 2: Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Step 3: Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Step 4: Frost and Serve
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Optional: top with additional chopped nuts or a light dusting of cinnamon.
Slice and enjoy!
