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How to make carrot cake

Recent trends have seen a rise in plant-based and gluten-free carrot cake options.

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by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics29 June 2025 - 18:00
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In Summary


    Carrot cake is a moist, spiced dessert made with grated carrots.

    Carrot cake is a moist, spiced dessert made with grated carrots, often topped with cream cheese frosting.

    Originally popularised in the UK during WWII due to sugar rationing, it remains a favourite for its rich flavour and texture.

    Recent trends have seen a rise in plant-based and gluten-free carrot cake options, catering to health-conscious consumers.

    In April 2025, a bakery in Oregon made headlines for baking the world’s largest carrot cake, weighing over 1,200 kilograms, to celebrate National Carrot Cake Day.

    The event drew crowds and highlighted the cake’s enduring appeal across generations and dietary preferences.

    Carrot cake is a moist, spiced dessert made with grated carrots.

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