The Best Ways to Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and How Long It Lasts

The Best Homemade Cake with Simple Ingredients

If you enjoy homemade carrot cake with fresh carrots, check out our easy recipe. The cake is fluffy, moist, and super easy. It’s the best carrot cake recipe. You’ll love it! To make it, you need simple, readily available ingredients. These include all-purpose flour, carrots, eggs, spices, and oil. We recommend using vegetable oil, not olive oil or melted coconut oil. These oils have a very strong flavor.

We’ve picked the perfect amount of spices to make the carrot cake warm and flavorful. Use brown sugar instead of white sugar to add an extra caramel flavor to this moist carrot cake. You don’t need a food processor, hand mixer, or electric mixer to make the cake. A box grater, wooden spoon, and rubber spatula will do the job.

Mix the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in a large bowl. The cake batter will be quite thick. Remember to add baking powder and baking soda to make the cake fluffy. Pour the wet batter into the baking sheet and bake four layers. There is no need to bake the layers one after the other. You’ll save a lot of baking time!

Prepare the frosting: mix cream cheese and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Spread it on the layers, the top of the cake, and the sides. The fluffy cake is ready!

We always prepare a double batch of the batter, so there’s plenty of cake to enjoy twice. It’s super convenient to freeze one batch and keep the other in the fridge. Storing it is simple. If you want to know how to store carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, check our tips below. The cake will stay fresh and delicious. Also, check our blog post on how to freeze carrot cake with cream cheese frosting or carrot cake layers. You can also use our method to store store-bought carrot cakes in the fridge.

How to Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Two Easy Methods

We’ll show you the best way to store your carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! Whether you’ve already frosted the cake or baked the layers, we’ve got you covered.

You’ll need:

• Carrot cake
• Plastic wrap
• Airtight container
• Plastic bags

First Method: Storing a Carrot Cake Already Covered in Cream Cheese Frosting

If your cake is already frosted, wrap it tightly in several layers of plastic wrap. Place it in an airtight container. This way, the cake won’t dry out or absorb unpleasant odors from the fridge. Put the cake in the fridge.

The shelf life of carrot cake depends on the ingredients, particularly those in the frosting. If your frosting contains heavy cream, keep the cake in the fridge for up to three days. If the frosting doesn’t contain heavy cream, it can last up to five days. Cover any cracks or imperfections with crumbs, and your cake will look perfect during storage. Check out our recipe for delicious carrot cake, the best cream cheese frosting, and the method for making carrot cake crumbs. 

Second Method: Storing Cake Layers for Frosting Later

If you’re preparing for special occasions, you can bake the cake layers and frost them later. This method is perfect for baking carrot cake as a birthday cake. Bake the layers and keep them in the fridge. Before serving, add your favorite frosting or icing to the unfrosted layers. It’s a real-time saver!

So, how do you prepare carrot cake layers to store in the fridge? After baking, let the layers cool to room temperature. Then, wrap each carrot cake layer in a few layers of plastic wrap. Store them in the fridge for up to three days. When you’re ready to serve, just spread the frosting or cream cheese icing on the layers. Add the remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake. Decorate with carrot cake crumbs if you want. Arrange it on the serving plate, and enjoy!

Check out our recipe for perfect carrot cake layers and sweet cream cheese frosting. Remember, the layers can last longer in the fridge, but frost them within three days for best results. You can keep the frosted carrot cake in the fridge for three days. For longer storage, freezing is your best bet. You can freeze the whole cake or individual slices. Don’t miss our post on how to freeze a carrot cake, whether it’s frosted or just the layers!

How Long Does Carrot Cake Last in the Fridge?

Carrot cake can last in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. The storage time depends on the ingredients in the frosting. If your frosting contains heavy cream, store it for up to 3 days. If your frosting does not contain heavy cream, it can last up to 5 days.

You can also bake carrot cake layers and frost them later. Store the unfrosted carrot cake layers in the fridge for 3 days. Then, cover them with frosting and store them for an additional 2-3 days.

Need Longer Storage? Freeze Carrot Cake!

For longer storage, freeze the carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Check our blog post on how to do it. We will provide tips on freezing and defrosting the cake. Plus, how to prevent freezer burn and make the cake taste fresh and delicious. 

Tips on How to Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting in the Fridge

You can store carrot cake with cream cheese frosting in the fridge. Follow these simple tips to keep the cake fresh and delicious:

Use an Airtight Container:

• Wrap the cake in plastic wrap.
• Place the cake in an airtight container to keep it moist and fresh. Use a regular food storage container if you don’t have a special container.
• Ensure the container is tightly closed. This way, the cake will not dry out or absorb any odors from the fridge. You’ll end up with a fluffy and moist cake—so delicious!

Alternative Wrapping Option:

• If you don’t have a container, carefully wrap the cake in several layers of plastic food wrap. The wrap should be thick to prevent fridge odors from seeping through.

Storing Different Cake Types:

• Use this method to store carrot cake cupcakes, sheet cakes, and single-layer cakes. Or any other cake type you love to bake or buy.

Tips on How to Store Carrot Cake Layers

To save time, you can bake the carrot cake layers in advance and store them in the fridge. These layers keep well in the fridge for up to three days. If you don’t plan to fill them within that time, it’s better to freeze them. Check out our method for how to do it.

For Fridge Storage:

• Let the baked layers cool to room temperature.
• Wrap each layer in several layers of plastic wrap.
• Place them on a shelf in the fridge.
• Alternatively, wrap them in parchment paper and put them in a Ziploc bag.

When you’re ready and have a bit of time, fill the layers with frosting or cream filling and enjoy a fresh carrot cake.

More Favorite Cake Recipes

Are you looking for more cake recipes? As mentioned, check out our carrot cake with the easiest cream cheese frosting. Simply use two ingredients: cream cheese and maple syrup. The best part is that it doesn’t contain heavy cream so you can store the carrot cake in the fridge longer. If you’re looking for quick desserts that won’t take too long, try making strawberry clusters. They are creamy, sweet, tangy, and chocolate-covered—perfect for strawberry season. Mango, banana, and blueberries will also work well.

How to Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Duration

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Two easy methods to store carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Keep your cake fresh and delicious!

Ksenia

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Plastic wrap
• Airtight container
• Plastic bags

Ingredients

  

• Carrot cake

Instructions

 

How to Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

• Learn the best tips and tricks to keep your carrot cake fresh and delicious! We’ll show you two easy methods. One is for storing carrot cake covered in cream cheese frosting. And the other is for storing unfrosted carrot cake layers that you plan to frost later.

Method 1: Store Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Prepare for Storage:

• If your cake is already frosted, make sure it's completely cooled. If you are looking for an easy recipe, check out our easy carrot cake recipe with the creamiest cream cheese frosting.
  

Wrap the Cake:

• Wrap your cake tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap. Cover all sides to prevent air exposure. Place the cake in an airtight container and close it tightly.*
  

Refrigerate:

For frosting with heavy cream:

• Put the cake in the fridge and store it for up to 3 days.
  

For frosting without heavy cream:

• Put the cake in the fridge and store it for up to 5 days.
  

Keep Your Cake Looking Great:

• Optional: Sprinkle extra crumbs before storing to cover any cracks or imperfections that may appear during storage. Check out our method for making carrot cake crumbs.
  

Tips:

• If you wrap the cake properly in plastic and store it in an airtight container, it will not dry out or absorb unwanted fridge odors.

Method 2: Storing Cake Layers Until You’re Ready to Frost

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Cool the Layers:

• After baking, cool the cake layers completely to room temperature. Check out our recipe for baking perfect carrot cake layers.
  

Wrap Each Layer:

• Wrap each layer individually in several layers of plastic wrap to keep them moist and fluffy.
  

Refrigerate:

• Place the wrapped layers in the refrigerator and store for up to 3 days. While the layers can last longer in the fridge, it’s best to frost them within three days for optimal freshness. After frosting, you can store the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  

Frost and Enjoy:

• When you're ready to serve, unwrap the layers and add your favorite cream cheese frosting or any other frosting you prefer. Check out our recipe for two-ingredient cream cheese frosting.
  
• Slice and enjoy your freshly assembled cake!

For Longer Storage

Freezing Option:

• Freezing is the best method to store carrot cake with cream cheese frosting or cake layers for longer. Check our blog post on how to freeze carrot cake —whether frosted or just the layers—for detailed instructions!

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