Carrot Cake Or Any Other Cake Slice Recipe
Make Carrot Cake Or Any Other Cake Slice Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Batter
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Carrots
Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- 10
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.