Carrot cake
A slice of carrot cake with frosting | |
| Type | sheet cake, layer cake, cupcake |
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| Place of origin | Disputed; either England, Switzerland |
| Region or state | Western Europe |
| Main ingredients | Flour, eggs, sugar, carrots, and baking powder |
| Variations | Hazelnuts, lemon, kirsch, cinnamon, almonds, walnuts |
Carrot cake (also known as pastel de zanahoria) is cake that contains carrots mixed into the batter.