My mother's classic carrot cake, a memory between each layer.
The monotonous shredding of the carrots was always my task and it consumed all of my time until they were ready to be added to the cake batter and put in the oven. But the end result was worth it: four moist layers of carrot cake, filled and iced with the creamiest of cream cheese icings. It has remained one of my favorites to this day.
The most important part for Mom was the tradition behind the recipe, not just the ingredients. Each perfect bite covered with cream cheese icing brought back memories from childhood or family gatherings for so many people—and any alterations to the recipe would be immediately noticed . Whether it was a planned cocktail party or a last-minute barbecue, she quickly learned the enjoyment that food brings into everyone’s lives.
Even as Caroline’s Cakes has grown over the years, the recipe has remained the same and these wonderful memories of time spent in the kitchen with my mother always come back when I heat up the ovens and turn on our mixers. To me that’s the most amazing part about spending time in the kitchen. The ability that each recipe has to connect me to so many fond memories, traditions, and wonderful experiences is truly one of a kind.
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