Today is National Carrot Cake Day!!

Carrot cake is devinely delicious and healthy! It consists of grated carrots mixed into the batter which enhances the flavor, texture, and appearance of the cake. The carrots are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals!  Happy National Carrot Cake Day!


Nuts, raisins, pineapple, and coconut can also be added to the mixture at the baker's discretion for added flavor. Carrot cake is usually topped off with white icing or cream cheese, but can also be eaten plain.

Carrots have been used in baking since the Medieval Period because they act as a natural sweetener. Carrot cake did not gain popularity though until the Second World War in Britain.

Did you know that in Southeast Asia fried carrot cake, known as "chai tow kway," is a common breakfast or snack item? This type of carrot cake however, contains no carrots, which is a frequent misconception for consumers.