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    Carrot Cake

    Jan 25, 2022 6 minutes
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BATHIE
    RECIPE DEVELOPMENT BY VANESSA ROCCHIO
    FOOD STYLING BY KATHLEEN KANEN
    STYLING BY LUCY FINNEY

    CARROT CAKE IS A BELOVED SWEET that Southerners serve throughout the year, but it takes center stage come springtime. The iconic cake’s fluffy layers are filled with grated carrots for moisture; spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for plenty of flavor; and often pecans or walnuts and pineapple, coconut, or raisins for added texture and sweetness. The irresistibly rich cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping, and it’s easy to see why this bake is such a treasured classic. While the traditional recipe needs no updating, we decided to spread the carrot cake love and incorporate all of these tasty components into other goodies that you’ll want to whip up all season long.

    Brown Butter Carrot Cake

    MAKES 1 (3-LAYER) CAKE

    This cake is proof—brown butter makes everything better.

    ½ cup unsalted butter
    1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix*

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