This treat cannot be beat, especially when it’s paired with a cream cheese frosting. Check out our very a-peel-ing collection of carrot cake recipes, from the classic to the avant garde, and from the saintly to the sinful. There’s never been a sweeter way to get your daily serve of veg!
“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
"This ubiquitous classic is enjoyed far and wide, in many different and equally delicious iterations. This version has had the full James family treatment. Generously spiced, made with whole spelt flour and lots of carrots, this cake is a nourishing expression of love." – Michael and Pippa James. Recipe note: You’ll need a 23cm round cake pan This is an edited extract from Sweet Seasons by Michael & Pippa James (Hardie Grant Books, RRP AUD$50). Credit: Rochelle Eagle A different icing technique For a slightly different look, you can try using a piping bag for your icing. We made a version where we left the cake whole, made 1.5 times the amount of icing (leaving out the lemon zest), and piped the icing on top using a piping bag fitted with a 4.5cm ribbon nozzle. Carrot cake with piped icing.Credit: Hayley Incoll The trick to achieving this look is to keep your hand moving steadily and apply even pressure to the piping bag. No stops, no starts – just one smooth motion.
The classic carrot cake becomes a stone fruit-studded stunner.
Sweet and nutty, this mud cake is the ultimate dessert.
“Rich, dark and full of nutty, complex flavours from the spelt flour, this cake has a classic cream cheese frosting, but you could swap it for cashew nut filling if preferred.” – Giovanna Torrico.
"Inspired by the Italian carrot cake, torta di carote, this light and nutty cake gets its extra moisture and sweetness from grated carrots." - Dominic Smith Recipe note: Why use honey to finish cakes and desserts? Simple - it’s an easy, no-cook, delicious sauce. Each honey’s floral notes and flavour profile reflect its origins - it adds a unique touch that sugar cannot provide. You’ll need a 24.5cm springform pan.
This healthy, tasty twist on the classic carrot cake is also gluten free, making it perfect for those with intolerances.
Everyone loves a carrot cake, but we're willing to bet you've not had one like this before!
Carrot cake is something to be enjoyed by all. Enjoy a generous slice of this gluten-free favourite.
Vegetables in desserts? Trust us, it works, and we're talking so much more than carrot cake. Cue the carrot and white chocolate pie.
Loaded with spices and topped with a homemade labneh icing, this carrot cake is anything but ordinary.
This luxurious cake is topped with cream cheese and coconut.
Gluten-free and bursting with flavour, these mini carrot cakes are too good to stop at one.
Half carrot cake, half pop tart, 100% tasty and completely gluten free.
The humble carrot cake just got a vegie-packed makeover. Yum!
