What’s not negotiable here is the frosting. Cream cheese frosting is what makes carrot cake so glorious, in our opinion, and so it doesn’t veer. To make a batch, beat softened cream cheese and ...

This sourdough carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of tanginess from the sourdough starter, complemented by sweet, spiced carrots and walnuts.