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I made a Carrot Graham Cracker Cake!

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 by

This might be my new favorite carrot cake: the Smitten Kitchen Carrot Graham Layer Cake. So moist, delicious crumb, pretty simple to make.

The occasion was my dad’s birthday. He requested a “not too unhealthy” cake. I’m not sure I met the brief, given all the butter and sugar involved. But I did make him a tasty, lovely cake, I think.

Instead of the more modern, “exposed” look in the Smitten Kitchen version, I decided to totally cover it with frosting. I REALLY like cream cheese frosting, so this was a good choice.

I didn’t do so good at making a pretty design on the top. So next time I might just toss graham cracker crumbs all over it, which looks really inviting anyway.

Otherwise, I’m really happy with how this turned out! The taste is very carrot-y, not too sweet, with the graham cracker crumbs adding some nice body to the cake. The cream cheese frosting is addicting.

You can get a better look at the crumb in this slice.

Clearly my nephew Ronin was pleased with his slice. So that’s a win in my book.

Here’s my previous attempt at carrot cake. Lots more going on in that version — coconut, raisins, walnuts. Also delicious, but I kind of like the simplicity and elegance of this one a bit better.

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