(Limited-Time / Archived File — 2023–early 2025 format)
A pastry-chef developed carrot cake base designed for professional results and upscale presentation. Golden Grove is a signature formulation originally developed for a client and is now used by multiple small businesses.
Expect a cake that’s moist yet structured, with a fine, plush crumb that slices cleanly for mini cakes, bars, plated desserts, and layered builds. The flavor is warmly spiced with subtle citrus and deep, earthy sweetness from dark sugars, an elevated take on carrot cake that’s intentionally cleaner and more refined than the classic American bakery style.
No pineapple. No applesauce. No raisins.
If you’re specifically looking for that traditional, very “American-style bakery carrot cake,” this may not be your preferred version, and that’s okay.
This is a digital recipe file (not a physical product). Inside, you’ll receive:
Golden Grove Carrot Cake Base (full written recipe with professional mixing method, time cues, and visual descriptions)
Designed to bake into an approx. 1-inch thick layer in a standard 12x18” half sheet pan
Detailed best practices for crumb, structure, and clean slicing
Brown Butter Tonka Cream Cheese Frosting
Spiced Syrup (for brushing layers + improving longevity)
Walnut Praline Crumb (pastry crumble finish)
Carrot Gel (plating drizzle/garnish + optional layer accent)
Multiple build options: mini layer cakes, quarter-sheet cakes, bars, round layers, cupcakes, loaf cakes
Storage + make-ahead guidance for components
Real-world commercial customization notes from bakeries using this formula (examples include reduced egg version for denser crumb, maple-enhanced frosting, carrot gel layering, and olive oil swap)
Perfect for:
cafés and plated dessert menus if you’d like a base to expand on (message if you need adjustments)
Home bakers who want a bakery-quality carrot cake base with professional structure
Bakers who want a versatile “canvas” that can be customized into a signature shop cake
This may NOT be for you if:
You only want a classic carrot cake with pineapple/applesauce/raisins
You prefer simplified, minimal-ingredient home-baking recipes
You don’t want a formula that includes optional professional ingredients or multi-component finishing ideas
You aren’t comfortable following detailed written instructions (this file does not include videos)
Includes Metric weights (grams) + US volume conversions shown alongside
This recipe was written with grams as the standard (industry standard for consistent results)
Volume measurements are included for convenience, but for best results, a kitchen scale is strongly recommended
Scaling up/down is always at the baker’s discretion. If you want one-on-one scaling guidance for your exact pans/process, that falls under a paid recipe audit.
This is not a masterclass, a course, or a one-on-one consultation.
This file provides professional instructions, but it assumes you can follow written method and have basic baking understanding.
If you are a beginner and choose to purchase, you are responsible for your learning curve. If it feels intimidating (ingredient cost, layered assembly, multiple components), you can always save it and revisit when you’re ready.
If you run into issues, you’re welcome to post for help inside Carter’s Bakeshop Group on Facebook. (button at the bottom of the page)
This recipe file does NOT include video tutorials or step-by-step images.
This recipe file is a revived/archived listing from my earlier Etsy shop era (created 2023–early 2025). It is being offered for a limited time only and is not a permanent Market listing.
Please note: the file format and styling may differ slightly from my newer 2026 proprietary file format, but the recipe content, method, and core guidance remain exactly as intended.
By purchasing, you agree:
You may use this recipe for personal baking or for your business (you may sell the baked goods).
You may not resell, redistribute, repost, or share the recipe file publicly (including screenshots or uploads).
If you share results online, please share the listing link rather than the recipe.
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and no refunds are offered on digital items.
(Limited-Time / Archived File — 2023–early 2025 format)
A pastry-chef developed carrot cake base designed for professional results and upscale presentation. Golden Grove is a signature formulation originally developed for a client and is now used by multiple small businesses.
Expect a cake that’s moist yet structured, with a fine, plush crumb that slices cleanly for mini cakes, bars, plated desserts, and layered builds. The flavor is warmly spiced with subtle citrus and deep, earthy sweetness from dark sugars, an elevated take on carrot cake that’s intentionally cleaner and more refined than the classic American bakery style.
No pineapple. No applesauce. No raisins.
If you’re specifically looking for that traditional, very “American-style bakery carrot cake,” this may not be your preferred version, and that’s okay.
This is a digital recipe file (not a physical product). Inside, you’ll receive:
Golden Grove Carrot Cake Base (full written recipe with professional mixing method, time cues, and visual descriptions)
Designed to bake into an approx. 1-inch thick layer in a standard 12x18” half sheet pan
Detailed best practices for crumb, structure, and clean slicing
Brown Butter Tonka Cream Cheese Frosting
Spiced Syrup (for brushing layers + improving longevity)
Walnut Praline Crumb (pastry crumble finish)
Carrot Gel (plating drizzle/garnish + optional layer accent)
Multiple build options: mini layer cakes, quarter-sheet cakes, bars, round layers, cupcakes, loaf cakes
Storage + make-ahead guidance for components
Real-world commercial customization notes from bakeries using this formula (examples include reduced egg version for denser crumb, maple-enhanced frosting, carrot gel layering, and olive oil swap)
Perfect for:
cafés and plated dessert menus if you’d like a base to expand on (message if you need adjustments)
Home bakers who want a bakery-quality carrot cake base with professional structure
Bakers who want a versatile “canvas” that can be customized into a signature shop cake
This may NOT be for you if:
You only want a classic carrot cake with pineapple/applesauce/raisins
You prefer simplified, minimal-ingredient home-baking recipes
You don’t want a formula that includes optional professional ingredients or multi-component finishing ideas
You aren’t comfortable following detailed written instructions (this file does not include videos)
Includes Metric weights (grams) + US volume conversions shown alongside
This recipe was written with grams as the standard (industry standard for consistent results)
Volume measurements are included for convenience, but for best results, a kitchen scale is strongly recommended
Scaling up/down is always at the baker’s discretion. If you want one-on-one scaling guidance for your exact pans/process, that falls under a paid recipe audit.
This is not a masterclass, a course, or a one-on-one consultation.
This file provides professional instructions, but it assumes you can follow written method and have basic baking understanding.
If you are a beginner and choose to purchase, you are responsible for your learning curve. If it feels intimidating (ingredient cost, layered assembly, multiple components), you can always save it and revisit when you’re ready.
If you run into issues, you’re welcome to post for help inside Carter’s Bakeshop Group on Facebook. (button at the bottom of the page)
This recipe file does NOT include video tutorials or step-by-step images.
This recipe file is a revived/archived listing from my earlier Etsy shop era (created 2023–early 2025). It is being offered for a limited time only and is not a permanent Market listing.
Please note: the file format and styling may differ slightly from my newer 2026 proprietary file format, but the recipe content, method, and core guidance remain exactly as intended.
By purchasing, you agree:
You may use this recipe for personal baking or for your business (you may sell the baked goods).
You may not resell, redistribute, repost, or share the recipe file publicly (including screenshots or uploads).
If you share results online, please share the listing link rather than the recipe.
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and no refunds are offered on digital items.
