Reviewed by: Michael Seale
Feb. 3 is National Carrot Cake Day—6 places to celebrate in Huntsville
Around this time of year, we’re looking forward to spring—warmer temperatures, local markets and fresh veggies…like carrots! Whoever decided that National Carrot Cake Day should be February 3 must have been thinking along those same lines.
For the celebratory day tomorrow, we’re highlighting six places in Huntsville where you can get carrot cake (in both classic and unusual forms!).
1. Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro
Mason Dixon’s gluten-free cakes have become well-known within the Huntsville community for a reason—they’re both delicious and accommodating to people’s dietary needs.
One of their staple cakes is the carrot cake, with three layers of warmly-spiced cake with cream cheese frosting enveloping it.
- Location: 415 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7AM-4PM
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2. Baby Bite Bake Shop
Baby Bite Bake Shop’s cute little cakes are perfect for when you just want a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Their carrot cake bites are covered in cream cheese icing and topped with crushed pecans.
- Location: 975 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-3PM
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3. Regale Cupcakery
Regale Cupcakery is known for their unique and fun flavor combos in both their cupcakes and coffee. One of their staple flavors is the Tomato Soup cupcake—a carrot cake base with white chocolate buttercream and a pinch of cinnamon on top. And yes, they do put tomato soup in it.
- Location: 4925 University Dr NW #114, Huntsville, AL 35816
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 11AM-7PM
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4. Canadian Bakin
Leave it to the geniuses at Canadian Bakin to put all the flavors of carrot cake into a coffee. The Horse Girl Cold Brew features carrot cake syrup (made in house, of course) and a cream cheese cold foam. It’s a limited-edition find that made its appearance again last April, and we’re hoping they bring it back this year.
- Location: 501 Church St NW Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Wednesday-Friday 7AM-2PM, Saturday-Sunday 8AM-2PM
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5. JJ’s Treats
Looking for something a little more classic? JJ’s Treats is your place. Their no-fuss carrot cake has moist layers of spiced cake without any nuts, slathered in buttercream.
- Location: 432 Bass Cir NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-2PM
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6. City Cafe Diner
Any discussion about cake simply wouldn’t be complete with City Cafe Diner. Their cake case is always stocked with their huge cakes of all kinds—including carrot cake on certain days.
- Location: 2003 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 6AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 6AM-12AM
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