How to Freeze Carrot Cake
Equipment
- airtight container
- plastic wrap
- marker or pen
- freezer bags
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- Carrot Cake whole or sliced
Instructions
- If you are making your own carrot cake, bake one up with your favorite receipe.
- Decide if you will want the whole cake when defrosted or just a slice at a time.
- If you have frosted your cake, you will need to flash freeze it. Place the cake whole or slices, in a single layer on a cookie sheet and pop it in the freezer for several hours. Until the frosting is stiff to touch.
- Tear off a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to completely cover the piece of cake.
- Sit the cake in the center of the plastic wrap and secure it around the cake.
- Then, tear off a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to completely cover the piece of cake.
- Sit the cake in the center of the aluminum foil and secure it around the cake.
- Place the wrapped cake into a freezer bag or airtight container.
- Press any excess air out of the bag and zip it shut. Or, if using a container, secure the lid on it.
- Write the date on the container or bag and place it in the freezer.
Notes
To freeze cake batter: skip the wrapping instructions, but follow the instructions for portioning and packaging in a bag or container.
Freeze it fresh: make sure to freeze as soon as possible so that it maintains maximum freshness.