Top Carrot Cake In Philadelphia
National Carrot Cake Day is Feb. 3, but that doesn't mean it's too late to sample the best carrot cake in Philadelphia. With its impressive array of bakeries and specialty eateries, Philly can't be beat when it comes to baked treats. But while many local places feature carrot cake on their menus, not all cake is created equal. Read on for the top spots for carrot cake in The City of Brotherly Love.
Cake And The Beanstalk
1112 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 592-6505
www.cakeandthebeanstalk.com
Since 2011, this whimsical Washington Square bakery cafe has served up an incredible array of baked goods, but it's the full celebration cake menu that stands out. Carrot cake can be ordered as a 10" round cake, half sheet, or special order cupcakes with cream cheese icing, and it's all baked to order by owner Dan Klein right behind the front counter. This kid-friendly café is also a great place to unwind with a cup of tea or coffee while the little ones keep busy with the toys and drawing supplies that are available.
Tasties Soul Food
1214 N. 52nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-0281
www.tastiesoulfood.com
Lead chef Barbara Devan first opened this popular eatery in 2007, and went on to add a food truck option because her food was in such high demand. Nearly a decade later, Devan's soul comfort food menu includes an expanded made-from-scratch dessert menu with every type of cake imaginable. In addition to lemon, coconut, red velvet and 7-Up cake, the menu features a classic, dense carrot cake, which can be ordered as a whole cake or by the slice. One bite and you'll find out dessert really can be good for the soul.
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The Sweet Life Bakeshop
740 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 717-7770
www.facebook.com/the-sweet-life-bakeshop
This South Street shop is known for its two specialties: pudding and frosting. If you've already sampled the puddings (there's everything from peanut butter to caramel banana on this unique menu), it's time to hunker down for a slice of carrot cake made with specialty frosting. The super moist, iced carrot cake at this South Street shop is among the best in the business, and it's topped with a very generous helping of cream cheese frosting.
Schlesinger's Delicatessen
1521 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7305
www.schlesingersdeli.com
This traditional Jewish deli offers much more than knishes and kugels. Formerly known as the Kibish Room, the family-owned Schlesinger's boasts a massive dessert case that includes a premier, six-layer carrot cake with cream cheese icing spread between each layer. The cake comes priced per slice, and one slice is suitable for sharing. But that doesn't mean you'll want to share it.
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Termini Brothers Bakery
1523 S. 8th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-1816
www.termini.com
For more than 90 years, this Philly-based bakery has been churning out goods to loyal customers. While it's popular enough to now have outposts on Packer Ave., Reading Terminal market and the Comcast Center, Termini Brothers' flagship store on 8th Street has been a Philly staple for decades. Another staple? Termini's mini carrot cakes, which are made with all-natural ingredients and filled and frosted with a top secret icing recipe that's loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts. With this cake, there's a carrot in every bite, because each batch of batter contains more than 25 pounds of freshly ground carrots. And that doesn't even include the cute orange carrots that are painted on top of each mini treat.
Victoria Miller is a freelance entertainment writer who also covers recreation and leisure activities in the Philadelphia area. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
