A Classic Dessert Masterpiece By Jason Griffith Few desserts evoke the warmth and comfort of home quite like a classic carrot cake. But take that beloved flavor, combine it with a light, tender cake ...

Cream cheese frosting is a tasty topper for cakes and cupcakes, brownies and cinnamon rolls. Made with cream cheese, this ...

But more than a simple carrot cake, this one becomes highly shareable and highly packable cupcakes, with a creamy, tangy, chocolatey frosting, made with milk chocolate, sour cream and cream cheese.

The ultimate carrot cake recipe contains all the usual ingredients that make carrot cake distinct — carrots, cinnamon, walnuts — but with a bit (or more than a bit) more of everything!

To make the frosting, with an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.

Cool the cake completely before frosting. To prepare the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Inspired by carrot cake, these cupcakes are made with grated parsnips and an assortment of warm fall spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

This scrumptious carrot cake is a guaranteed treat, especially when each slice gets a luxurious layer of cream cheese frosting.

Here's how to make whipped cream cheese frosting that's fluffy, tangy, and not too sweet. Swoosh it on any cake, especially carrot cake.

The best carrot cake recipe is more carrot-y than ever. Bring on more carrots, more toasted nuts and more cream cheese frosting (this one has orange juice and zest).