Carrot Cake Slice

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this luscious Carrot Cake Slice recipe, a perfect marriage of warm spices and moist, tender cake crowned with silky cream cheese frosting. Made with freshly grated carrots, aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this crowd-pleasing treat is enhanced by the crunch of chopped pecans. Each bite strikes the ideal balance of sweetness from brown sugar and creaminess from the rich frosting. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection in under 35, this easy, family-friendly recipe is ideal for any gathering. Whether you're hosting a celebration or satisfying a cozy afternoon craving, this Carrot Cake Slice is destined to become your new go-to dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the grated carrots and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.

Step 10

Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until the frosting is fluffy and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Once the cake is completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift it out of the pan.

Step 12

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake. Slice into 12 pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1696.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6490.1

Total Fat 390.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 1067.4mg	0%
Sodium 4054.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 733.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 569.1g
Protein 60.2g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 592.0mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1576.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 43.9%