February 3 Carrot Cake Day

Carrot Cake Day is observe annually on February 3rd. It gives us a chance to have our cake and veggies, too!

Carrot Cake has been made since the middle Ages, when sugar and other sweeteners were rare and very expensive, and so people used sweet vegetables to flavor their puddings. Carrot cake most likely developed from a carrot pudding which could be savory or sweet. This technique became practically obsolete for several hundred years, but resurfaced in the 20th century.

Carrot cake is much healthier than many other baked goods. A traditional recipe calls for carrots, raisins, walnuts, and brown sugar. Enjoy a slice from your local bakery in honor of Carrot Cake Day!