Description
In today’s episode, we trace the history of carrot cakes from the 10th century through today, go over one of the greatest ironic burns in history (looking at you, Sylvester Graham), and have a quick introduction to buttercream varieties - cream cheese and otherwise.
Tags: cake, carrot cake, buttercream, frosting
Sources:
[In Episode]:
1. “The History of Carrot Cake" - Food History. Website: https://kitchenproject.com/history/Cake/CarrotCake/index.htm
2. “Carrot Cake" - Food Timeline. Website: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcakes.html#carrotcake
3. “Carrot Cake History.” - World Carrot Museum. Website: http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/carrotcake.html
4. Bravetart: Iconic American Desserts. Book. 2017. Author: Stella Parks
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