Ingredient

Carrot Cake

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Carrot cake is a finished food product designed for direct consumption as a dessert …

What it is

Carrot cake is a popular dessert that incorporates grated carrots into a spiced cake batter. It is typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and various spices, often topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Why it's used

Carrot cake is a finished food product designed for direct consumption as a dessert or snack. Manufacturers produce it for sale in bakeries, grocery stores, and food service establishments.

Health notes

Carrot cake is a food product and does not have a specific regulatory status like a food additive. As a dessert, it typically contains added sugars and fats. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting intake of added sugars and saturated fats. No specific health evaluations by JECFA or EFSA are conducted for composite food products like carrot cake.

Allergen info

Carrot cake commonly contains several major food allergens, including wheat (from flour), eggs, and milk (often from cream cheese frosting). Many recipes also include tree nuts such as walnuts or pecans.

Products containing Carrot Cake

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Ahold USA, Inc. Carrot Double Layer Premium Cake, Carrot Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes —kcal 2.5Protein 23.8Fat 55Carbs Charles River Media 5In Carrot Cake, Carrot Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 78% DV per serving 548kcal 3.6Protein 29.8Fat 66.7Carbs Charles River Media Carrot Cake Slice, Carrot Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 459kcal 3.5Protein 24.7Fat 56.5Carbs PALERMOS WHOLESALE 7 Inch Carrot Cake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 425kcal 2.5Protein 23.8Fat 51.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Variety Flavored Vanilla And Raspberry, Red Velvet, Carrot, Chocolate Petit Fours, Variety Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 338kcal 2.9Protein 13.2Fat 51.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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