Time lapse involves shooting frames at a speed much slower than the standard (let say 16 frames per second), perhaps as slow as one per day or much faster perhaps one per second. Then playing the frames at a normal rate of 16 per second or somewhat slower.
There are 326 calories in 1 piece (1/10 of 1-layer, 8 or 9 dia) of Carrot Cake with Icing. Calorie breakdown: 45% fat, 51% carbs, 4% protein.
Standard vegetable shortening is not ideal for the best results. If you are covering a cake with buttercream make enough to do the entire job because it is difficult to recreate colors: 9 x 13 cake needs about four cups icing. 12 x 18 cake needs about six cups icing. 9-inch round layer cake needs five cups icing. British Desserts. 5 Minutes to an Easy Chocolate Buttercream Icing.