Filled with shredded carrots and spices like cinnamon and ginger, carrot cake is a fantastic springtime dessert. Everyone has a preference for other ingredients they add. Popular mix-ins include pineapple, raisins, and/or chopped nuts. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s delicious. But, it’s not just a dessert. You can enjoy all carrot cake flavors in other ways too. We’re sharing 10 carrot-cake inspired recipes the Easter Bunny would approve of.
Addictive Carrot Cake
"My mom has been making this cake since I can remember and it's always a special treat. I rarely eat cake but I cannot stop eating this cake when she makes it." - Amanda
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
"I love whoopie pies! They are really easy to make. You can also add 1/2 cup raisins, if you like, to the cake ingredients. You can use walnuts instead of pecans, if you prefer, to roll the finished pies in." - Pattie
Cream Cheese Glazed Carrot Cake Bread Pudding
"Soft and moist inside with a crispy and crunchy top, this Cream Cheese Glazed Carrot Cake Bread Pudding Recipe is packed with traditional carrot cake flavors!" - Paula
Tennessee Carrot Cake
"This is a moist and very flavorful cake that everyone will enjoy. It is easy to assemble and will keep for several days." - Reta
Carrot Cake Pancakes
"CarrThis is a must-try for all you carrot cake lovers. Now you can have it for breakfast! These pancakes are fluffy and just melt in your mouth. We loved the texture and flavor the bits of pineapple, carrots, and walnuts give the pancakes." - The Kitchen Crew
Carrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting
"A super simple, moist and tender Carrot Cake with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting with pineapple and coconut that is so good that you’ll be making it all the time!" - Kevin
Peggy's Homemade Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Icing
"Who knew homemade carrot cake with whipped cream cheese icing could be so easy?" - Fran
Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe With Frosting
"Vegan or not, this is hands down the best carrot cake I’ve ever had! This moist and nutty carrot cake packed with warm and fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and fresh ginger is a true family favorite." - Shikha
Carrot Cake Waffles With Cream Cheese Butter
"These carrot cake waffles have a few more steps than most, but they are fabulous and well worth the effort. This waffle's fluffy and tender on the inside but crisp on the outside. The flavor mimics a carrot cake with little bits of fruit that not only add flavor but texture." - The Kitchen Crew