The carrot cake is an undeniable classic in the baking world. However, these recipes prove that even when it comes to classics, there’s always a little room for reinvention.

Peach, carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese icing

The classic carrot cake becomes a stone fruit-studded stunner.

Healthy carrot cake with yoghurt frosting

“This is my ultimate carrot cake. It’s rich in protein, not too sweet and also gluten free. I’ve scented the cake with cinnamon, vanilla and a little honey, then lavishly topped it with my yoghurt frosting, figs and pistachio.” – Teresa Cutter

Matt Moran's incredible no-bake carrot cake

No-bake carrot cake

Everyone loves a carrot cake, but we're willing to bet you've not had one like this before!

Spiced carrot cake with labneh icing

Loaded with spices and topped with a homemade labneh icing, this carrot cake is anything but ordinary.

Spiced carrot cake with ricotta icing

This healthy, tasty twist on the classic carrot cake is also gluten free, making it perfect for those with intolerances.

Carrot cake pop tarts

Half carrot cake, half pop tart, 100% tasty and completely gluten free.

Gluten-free carrot and galangal cake

Gluten-free baking never tasted so good! What is Shannon Bennett's secret? He adds freshly grated galangal to his carrot loaf.

Carrot and white chocolate pie with ginger ice cream

Vegetables in desserts? Trust us, it works, and we're talking so much more than carrot cake. Cue the carrot and white chocolate pie.

Extra-special carrot cake

This extra special carrot cake tastes as good as it looks. It might even give your grandma's recipe a run for its money!

Mini carrot cakes

Gluten-free and bursting with flavour, these mini carrot cakes are too good to stop at one.

Carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting

Carrot cake is elevated to centrepiece status with this beautifully decorated version by recipe writer Mandy Biffin which has cream cheese frosting, carrot syrup and candied carrots on top.