Sheet Pan Zucchini Carrot Cake - A Delicious and Easy Dessert

Indulge in a mouthwatering dessert with this sheet pan zucchini carrot cake recipe. The perfect combination of zucchini, carrots, and warm spices creates a moist and flavorful cake. Baking it on a sheet pan makes it easy to serve a crowd. Topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Give it a try and impress your guests with this delicious treat!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Cream cheese frosting for serving

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a sheet pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the grated zucchini, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients. Stir well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter onto the prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
7. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the cake cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.
10. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious sheet pan zucchini carrot cake!

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