It's #NationalCarrotCakeDay! This classic dessert has a lot going for it: fluffy cake, delicate spice, tangy cream cheese frosting. Our test kitchen secrets? Preparing this cake in a half sheet pan means that it bakes and cools in far less time than a conventional layer #cake, and—cut into quarters—it produces four thin, level layers that do not require splitting or trimming before frosting. Adding extra baking soda raises the pH of the batter, ensuring that the coarsely shredded carrots will soften during the shortened baking time. Buttermilk powder in the frosting reinforces the tangy flavor of the cream cheese without making the frosting too soft. Tap the link in our bio to access the recipe (free for today!) and don’t forget to tag your photos of our recipes with #ATKgrams to be featured on our feed!