Freezer Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Freezer Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 6 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 pounds); 2 cups salad oil (or 1 cup oil, 1 cup applesauce); 8 eggs; 1 cup broken walnuts; For Cream Cheese Icing; 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) or 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

4 cups flour
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 pounds)
2 cups salad oil (or 1 cup oil, 1 cup applesauce)
8 eggs
1 cup broken walnuts
For Cream Cheese Icing
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) or 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and lightly flour 2 13-by-9 inch sheet cake pans (or 4 9-by-9 inch square cake pans).
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Using large stand mixer (like Kitchen-Aid brand), combine all dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Add carrots, oil (or oil and applesauce) and eggs. Beat on low until mixed, then increase mixer speed to medium and beat for two minutes. Spread batter in pans.
3
Bake at 325 degrees until the cake centers spring back when touched lightly--about 45 minutes for large pans, 35 to 40 minutes for small pans. Allow cakes to cool in the pan on a cooling rack before frosting with Cream Cheese icing.
4
Cream Cheese Icing: Allow 2 3-ounce packages of cream cheese and one (1/2 cup) stick of butter to come to room temperature. Place in mixer bowl, and beat on high speed until combined. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and 4 cups powdered sugar. Beat at medium-high speed until light and fluffy--2 to 4 minutes. Ice tops of cakes only. Sprinkle frosting with chopped walnuts.
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Serves/Yields: 12 - 15 servings (two large cakes or 4 small cakes).
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Prep. Time: 15 minutes.
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Category: Freezer Cooking.
8
Difficulty: Easy.

3847

kcal

Calories

210

Fat

461

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, 4 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Freezer Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Freezer Carrot Cake

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