Carrot Cream Cheese Crumble Cake

Several squares of Carrot Cream Cheese Crumble Cake on a cooling rack. Next to the rack is a serving platter with several ingredients used to make this recipe.

This cake layers a pressed carrot cake-cream cheese base with a smooth cream cheese filling and a brown sugar walnut crumble on top. The combination of soft cake, creamy center, and slightly crisp topping guarantees great texture and flavor in every bite.

Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding

Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding in a baking dish on a cooling rack. Around it are gold spoons, bananas, banana slices, and egg shells.

This Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding layers creamy homemade pudding with ripe bananas and soft cubes of Dutch Apron® Bakery Carrot Cake Cake Roll for a dessert that feels familiar and comforting. Finished with a light, golden meringue, it’s easy to make & perfect for sharing.

What’s Your Flower Flavor Match?

What's Your Flower Flavor Match main blog image - background is made of four different images each with a different type of flower.

In the spirit of summer, sunshine, and sweet treats, we’re combining two of our favorite things in order to help you discover your perfect cake roll flavor based on your favorite flower!

Easter Egg Cake Balls

Easter Egg Cake Balls in pastel egg cartons on top of an Easter-themed tablecloth.

With a soft, spiced carrot cake center and pastel-colored chocolate shells, these bite-sized Easter Egg Cake Balls bring a festive touch to your Easter baskets, holiday brunch, or table décor. This recipe is no-bake, easy, delicious, and completely customizable!

Clover Cake Roll

Clover Cake Roll on a green cake stand next to gold serving utensils. In the background is a stack of white plates and a flowering clover plant.

This seasonal specialty features a spiced Carrot Cake Cake Roll covered in smooth buttercream and finished with a charming, four-leaf clover design. It is guaranteed to be the perfect finishing touch to your St. Patrick’s Day spread.

Candy Corn Fault Line Cake Roll

The Candy Cane Fault Line Cake Roll on a black plate. Surrounding it are various Halloween decorations including spiderweb placemats, black gauze, black pumpkins, etc. There's also a bowl of candy corn and gold serving utensils.

Combining the vibrant colors from everyone’s favorite holiday candy with the fault line cake decorating style, it’s the perfect dessert to bring to all your upcoming spooktacular events. With layers of creamy buttercream, sprinkles, and a touch of edible gold, this cake roll will be the centerpiece of your Halloween spread.

Carrot Cake French Toast

Carrot Cake French Toast - a pile of the French toast on a large plate in the background. Two plates with two slices of French toast each. The slices are covered in powdered sugar and fresh fruit.

Each slice of our Carrot Cake Cake Roll is soaked in an egg mixture and fried to golden perfection, transforming them into a delectable treat that’s perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

Mini Carrot Cake Donuts

Eight Mini Carrot Cake Donuts on a cooling rack.

The donuts are made from a Carrot Cake Cake Roll that’s been broken down and molded into everyone’s favorite morning treat. Each one is then dipped in a homemade cream cheese icing and topped with toasted nuts.

Easter Egg Petit Fours

Easter Egg Petit Fours on a cake stand next to napkins in a bunny-shaped napkin holder

This Easter, we thought the traditional carrot cake could use a bit of a makeover. That’s why we decided to turn our Carrot Cake Cake Roll into these vibrant, flavorful Easter Egg Petit Fours.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.