carrot cake
noun
plural carrot cakes
: a cake made with shredded carrots in the batter
At least half the entries were the classic carrot cake made with flour, oil, eggs, sugar, carrot and spices and topped with cream-cheese icing, a recipe that emerged in the United States in the late 1970s.—
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Maybe the new carrot cake or Tonkatsu Dog or the Italian Scallion.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
When Grandpa wants carrot cake for Easter, only the best recipe will do.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
These tender muffins are like mini, not-too-sweet carrot cakes, with a dollop of marmalade tucked into the center of each one.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Since its debut, Seligman travelers made the restaurant a must-visit for its fresh cinnamon rolls and carrot cake.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
When Grandpa wants carrot cake for Easter, only the best recipe will do.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
These tender muffins are like mini, not-too-sweet carrot cakes, with a dollop of marmalade tucked into the center of each one.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Since its debut, Seligman travelers made the restaurant a must-visit for its fresh cinnamon rolls and carrot cake.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Carrot cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carrot%20cake. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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