If there’s one dessert that will keep guests coming back for seconds, it’s this Cottontail Carrot Cake. Moist carrot cake layered with velvety cream cheese frosting and topped with our limited edition Cottontail Gummies with the cutest bunny and carrot shapes! These soft and chewy gummies add a playful pop of color, texture, and sweetness, turning a beloved spring favorite into an Instagram-worthy treat guaranteed to disappear fast from the dessert table!

Cake Recipe

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup vegetable oil

• 4 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups brown sugar

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups grated carrots

Instructions

1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans. 

2: Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. 

3: Mix the wet ingredients together in another bowl. 

4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Once mixed, add in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.

5: Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until you can put a toothpick into the cakes, and it comes out clean. 

Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package softened cream cheese

• ½ cup softened unsalted butter

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar.

3. Mix in vanilla extract.

4. Beat until it forms a spreadable frosting texture.

Decorating

Instructions

1. Once the cake has cooled, use a circle cookie cutter to cut out two cake layers.

2. Assemble the cake with a base layer, frosting, another cake layer, and top with frosting. 

3. Add a festive touch to the carrot cake by decorating it with our limited edition Cottontail Gummies and sprinkles. 

Whether you’re hosting brunch, bringing dessert to a family gathering, or looking for a springtime treat, this cake brings the sweet, spiced comfort of carrot cake together with adorable Easter candy. If you give it a try, be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your creation!