Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe

Carrot Sheet Cake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter (or spray with a non stick vegetable spray) a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) cake pan and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. 

In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer), place the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat, on low speed, until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated and the batter is smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chopped nuts, dried coconut, pineapple, and grated carrots. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.  

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then invert the cake onto a wire rack, remove the pan and parchment paper. Re-invert so the top of the cake is facing up and let cool completely before frosting. 

Cream Cheese Frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer), beat the butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and beat until incorporated. Add the very soft cream cheese in four to five additions (scraping the bowl after each addition), beating until incorporated and the frosting is nice and smooth.

Place the cake on a cardboard cake board or your serving platter. Frost the top and sides of your cake. Can garnish the top of the cake with toasted nuts or dried coconut. The cake can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for about five days. Serve cold or bring to room temperature before serving. The cake can also be frozen for about one month. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

Serves about 20 people.

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