Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRooster's Barn & GrillJumbo Slice Of Carrot Cake Recipe

Jumbo Slice Of Carrot Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

With cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Nuts

    Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans (if using) until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated and smooth.

  3. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Slice the cake into jumbo slices and enjoy your delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!

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