Carrot Cake Recipes That Change The Dessert Game

Julie R. Thomson
·Taste Senior Editor, HuffPost
Updated ·1 min read
(Photo: Sally's Baking Addiction)
(Photo: Sally's Baking Addiction)

In the world of cake, there are many great options. Flourless chocolate, red velvet, funfetti ... the list goes on and on. And then, there's carrot -- the only cake that uses a vegetable as its main ingredient and proudly tells the world about it. This cake is daring. This cake is bold. And this cake is putting all other cakes to shame.

If someone had never tried carrot cake before -- unlikely, but possible -- they'd probably think it was the worst idea any baker ever had. But then, then, with one taste all worries of earthy flavors would quickly give way to sweet, sweet cream cheese frosting and a moist crumb that's rich with flavor.

Carrot cake is the one cake that's gone up against all odds to rise to the top -- and that's why it deserves a momentary spotlight. Take a minute to gawk at the most delicious carrot cake recipes around. And then go bake them. Yes, all of them.

"My All-Time Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe"

<a href="https://www.browneyedbaker.com/carrot-cake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get "My All-Time Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe" from Brown Eyed Baker</strong></a>
Get "My All-Time Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe" from Brown Eyed Baker

Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

<a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/pineapple-carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong></a>

Classic Carrot Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/03/23/my-favorite-carrot-cake-recipe/" target="_blank">Classic Carrot Cake recipe</a> from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong>
Get the Classic Carrot Cake recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake

<a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/1-bowl-carrot-apple-snack-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake recipe from Minimalist Baker</strong></a>
Get the 1-Bowl Carrot Apple Snack Cake recipe from Minimalist Baker

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Pineapple

<a href="https://whiskitrealgud.com/old-fashioned-carrot-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Pineapple recipe from Whisk It Real Gud</strong></a>

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/03/carrot-cake-cheesecake/" target="_blank">Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe </a>from Cooking Classy</strong>
Get the Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe from Cooking Classy

Carrot Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

<strong>Get the <a href="http://lovelylittlekitchen.com/carrot-cake-bars-with-cream-cheese-frosting/" target="_blank">Carrot Cake Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe</a> from Lovely Little Kitchen</strong>

Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes

<a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/coconut-carrot-cake-cupcakes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong></a>

Carrot Cake Bars

<a href="https://iambaker.net/carrot-cake-bars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Carrot Cake Bars recipe from I Am Baker</strong></a>
Get the Carrot Cake Bars recipe from I Am Baker

"My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe"

<a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-carrot-cake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the "My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe" from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong></a>

Carrot Cake With Cardamom

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/9214-carrot-cake-with-cardamom" target="_blank">Carrot Cake with Cardamom recipe</a> from hollyshaner via Food52</strong>
Get the Carrot Cake with Cardamom recipe from hollyshaner via Food52

Carrot Cake Gooey Bars

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2014/04/15/carrot-cake-gooey-bars/">Carrot Cake Gooey Bars recipe</a> from Life, Love And Sugar</strong>
Get the Carrot Cake Gooey Bars recipe from Life, Love And Sugar

Salted Caramel Carrot Cake

<a href="https://www.averiecooks.com/salted-caramel-carrot-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Salted Caramel Carrot Cake recipe from Averie Cooks</strong></a>
Get the Salted Caramel Carrot Cake recipe from Averie Cooks

Carrot Cake With Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thefauxmartha.com/2011/12/01/carrot-cake/" target="_blank">Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting recipe </a>from The Faux Martha</strong>
Get the Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from The Faux Martha

Carrot Cake Bars With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

<a href="https://aclassictwist.com/carrot-cake-bars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Carrot Cake Bars With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from A Classic Twist</strong></a>

Super-Moist Carrot Cake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/03/11/super-moist-carrot-cake/#_a5y_p=1592240" target="_blank">Super-Moist Carrot Cake recipe</a> from Sally's Baking Addiction</strong>
Get the Super-Moist Carrot Cake recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

Carrot Cake

<a href="https://grandbaby-cakes.com/carrot-cake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get the Carrot Cake recipe from Grandbaby Cakes</strong></a>
Get the Carrot Cake recipe from Grandbaby Cakes

Sky-High Carrot Cake With Coconut-Cream Cheese Swiss Meringue Buttercream

<strong>Get the<a href="http://www.sugarhero.com/carrot-cake-with-coconut-cream-cheese-buttercream/" target="_blank"> Sky-High Carrot Cake with Coconut-Cream Cheese Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe</a> from Sugar Hero</strong>

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