Carrots – In the name of the recipe, its the star of the show! Carrots are a naturally mild, sweet root vegetable that add vibrance, sweetness and moisture to the cake.
Cinnamon- the foundational spice for your carrot cake, which adds warmth and sweetness.
Nutmeg – gives your carrot cake a sweet, nutty flavor. Swap for ground cardamom if you desire
Clove – this spice add warmth to your cake, and makes it stand out from other carrot cake recipes. You can swap clove for other sweet spices such as ground allspice or anise
Cream Cheese Frosting – This topping adds creaminess, and touch of tartness to your cake, and balances the spices very well. You can find my cream cheese frosting
recipe here, or use your favorite!