Fancy carrot cake decoration

Looking for the best carrot cake recipe? We tested 12 popular carrot cake recipes side by side in search of the best!

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Candied carrot curls

You can’t have carrot cake without cream cheese frosting. Well, you can. But, why would you?

Carrot cake decorations can look dated. But candied carrot peel rosettes are easy, help eliminate waste, and make a chic and elegant carrot cake decoration. Here's how to make fresh carrot peel rosettes to top your favorite carrot cake recipe, whether layer cake, carrot cupcakes, or squares. The recipe? Sugar, water, and carrot peels. (We also have the best carrot cake recipe to go with it!). . . . . #carrotcake #cakedecoration #carrotpeelrosettes #candiedcarrotpeel #carrotcakedecorations

The most spectacular carrot cake with whipped cream cheese frosting and salted caramel sauce.

Here's one way to enjoy your greens! Our Happy Carrot Cake features a handpiped orange exterior, topped with green fondant 'stalks', and an ever-happy grin. Always a favourite for putting a smile on anyone's face.