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Easy One-Bowl Carrot Cake Sheet Pan Recipe Perfect for a Crowd

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A quick and easy one-bowl carrot cake baked in a sheet pan, perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal mess and fuss. Moist, flavorful, and filled with warm spices and fresh grated carrots.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 grams) packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup (120 grams) crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the carrots finely using a grater or food processor. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  5. Pour in the vegetable oil, then crack in the eggs. Add vanilla extract and mix everything until smooth but do not overbeat.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots along with the optional chopped nuts and drained crushed pineapple if using.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 35 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before frosting or slicing.

Notes

Do not skip greasing or lining the pan to prevent sticking. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Start checking cake doneness at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking. The cake can be frosted while slightly warm for better flavor absorption. Batter can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Optional nuts and pineapple add texture and moisture but can be omitted or substituted.

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