Carrot cake – My Slice of Mexico

Mother’s Day – An Heirloom Recipe Updated

May 7, 2022May 15, 2022by Irene25 Comments

I am lucky enough to be the keeper of my mom's recipe notebooks; I was reviewing one of them, and a recipe for "Pastel de Zanahoria" - "Carrot Cake" caught my attention ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Desserts, From the Archives

Classic Carrot Cake Squares

April 17, 2022April 29, 2025by Irene20 Comments

Carrot cake was not well known in Mexico until a few decades ago, just as Easter chocolate eggs and bunnies made their way into Mexican culture sometime in the 20th century, mainly from the USA. Nowadays, carrot cake is served year-round, but it feels particularly special during the Easter season ... click on title for more