Jumbo Slice Of Carrot Cake Recipe
With cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Pineapple
Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, 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
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to mix until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Cut a jumbo slice and enjoy your delicious carrot cake!
