Cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, muffins or even puddings… carrots are the star ingredient of the season, to be slipped into all your sweet preparations without restraint. The proof in pictures.
Recognizable by its sublime orange hue and triangular shape, the carrot is the most cultivated vegetable in the world, just after potatoes. And for good reason, in cooking, its mild and sweet flavor opens the door to an infinite number of possible combinations. Raw, pureed, juiced, made into soup, steamed, or pan-fried, rabbits’ favorite vegetable has no restrictions. Excellent news, since from a nutritional point of view, the composition of the carrot is unrivaled. Rich in fiber, antioxidants, carotene and vitamins, it promotes eye and skin health, but also helps prevent many diseases, thanks to the pigments it contains. Thus, it is enjoyed without restraint, and more particularly in autumn and winter, when it is peak season. Your carrots will be even tastier, and even less expensive.
How to make a carrot dessert?
And what does it look like in a dessert version? If this orange-colored vegetable has more than one trick up its sleeve on the savory side, at the end of the meal, it is no less! Yes, thanks to its sweet flavor, carrots go perfectly with a large number of spices often used in baking. In most recipes, it mainly brings a touch of color, but also moisture to the desserts it decorates. Therefore, it is incorporated without moderation into all kinds of sweet preparations such as cookies, cakes, muffins or even ice cream. The famous carrot cake, for example, has fans around the world. Often covered with cream cheese icing, this finely grated carrot cake is a specialty of Anglo-Saxon origin.
One thing is certain, vegetable desserts are an original way to ensure your vitamin intake. And to never run out of inspiration again, here are 12 carrot desserts that will have you hooked.
Carrot cake with cinnamon and nutmeg
© Sue Moran from The View Great Island blog
A recipe with seasonal colors and scents.
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Carrot cinnamon rolls
© Rachel from the blog Baked by Rachel
An original way to revisit this essential classic.
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Carrot Cupcakes
© Rools from the blog topped with honey
How can you resist these adorable cupcakes topped with cream cheese and their caramel-vanilla sauce?
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Carrot muffins
© Mimi from the Eats Delightful blog
Quick to make, they are ideal for breakfast, snack or even dessert!
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Gajar ka halwa
© Enozia Zehra from the blog Cooking The Globe
Let yourself be tempted by this Indian specialty based on carrot pudding, for a real culinary journey.
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Carrot marble cake
© Amber Brady from the blog Dessert now dinner later
The sweetness of the carrot blends perfectly with the creaminess of the cheesecake.
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Classic carrot cake and cream cheese frosting
© Courtney from the NeighborFood blog
Let the cake cool for a few minutes before adding the icing.
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Carrot and oatmeal cookies
© Amy from Amy’s healthy baking blog
The perfect recipe for an original and complete snack.
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Layer carrot cake vegan
© Larisha Bernard from the Make it Dairy Free blog
We use plant-based milk, applesauce and cider vinegar for a recipe free of animal products.
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Carrot bundt cake
© Aimee from the Shugary Sweets blog
Easy to make, this cake is the centerpiece you need for an autumn table that is as beautiful as it is refined.
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Banana bread style carrot cake
© Michelle from the blog A latte food
The combo between these two classics, which will definitely get you hooked.
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No-bake carrot cake
© Michaela from the ElaVegan blog
A vegan and gluten-free dessert that is sure to impress your loved ones.
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