Carrot Cake

What is it?

Spiced and loaded with grated carrot, warm spices and walnuts, this frozen cake from the freezer aisle is finished with cream cheese frosting. It usually thaws to a dense, moist crumb, while the frosting softens back into a smooth, tangy layer on top. Sara Lee keeps it close to the cafe style rather than the lighter loaf versions you sometimes see in other ranges. It's usually served as a slab or sliceable round, ready to thaw and eat, so it works as a straight dessert or with afternoon tea. Walnuts add some crunch throughout the crumb, and the spice blend leans towards cinnamon and nutmeg rather than ginger.