Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake is moist, tender, and bursting with sweet and spicy flavors. Here we offer our favorite classic carrot cake recipe, plus 17 ways to put a fresh spin on the popular dessert.

Best-Ever Carrot Cake

We like our carrot cake a little fruity! That's why we've added a spoonful of zesty lemon peel to the batter and a delectable dose of juicy sliced pineapple for the totally sweet topper.

Best-Ever Carrot Cake

Makes: 20 servings

Yield: Makes 2 loaves

Prep: 50 mins

Cool: 10 mins

Bake: 50 mins