{"product_id":"carrot-cake","title":"Carrot Cake with Maple Buttercream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarrot \u0026amp; Maple Cake - A Modern Spin on a Timeless Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional carrot cake is beloved for a reason, but we've given it a fresh perspective. By replacing the classic cream cheese frosting with a smooth, indulgent maple buttercream, we've created something that honours everything great about the original while bringing it firmly into the present. Warmly spiced, generously filled with walnut pieces, and finished with a buttercream that makes you wonder why it was ever done any other way. Made fresh to order by our award-winning Melbourne team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Cake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrot cake itself is moist, generously filled with walnut pieces, and warmly spiced with that signature blend of cinnamon and spice that makes a great carrot cake so deeply comforting. It's the kind of flavour that fills the room before the cake is even cut. Where tradition calls for cream cheese, we've chosen maple buttercream — smooth, creamy, and gently sweet — and the result is a pairing that feels completely considered and utterly satisfying in every slice. The warmth of the spices and the quiet sweetness of maple were made for each other. Finished with crushed walnuts pressed around the base, delicate piped rosettes and meringue kisses on top, and scattered walnut pieces for an elegant finishing touch. It looks refined and tastes even better than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle layer soft, spiced carrot cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut pieces throughout the sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth maple buttercream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with crushed walnuts, piped rosettes, meringue kisses, and walnut pieces on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade fresh to order in Melbourne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for pickup and delivery across Melbourne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Quality, Every Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cake People took \u003cstrong\u003eGold, Silver, and Bronze at the 2026 BAA Victorian Baking Show\u003c\/strong\u003e — competing in the open Gateau category against every bakery in Victoria, for the third consecutive year. That's the standard we hold every single cake to, including this one. Made using premium ingredients, with no compromise on taste, texture, or presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this cake contain nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — walnut pieces are incorporated throughout the sponge and used in the decoration. This cake is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy maple buttercream instead of cream cheese frosting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted to bring a fresh perspective to a classic. The maple buttercream complements the warm spices of the carrot cake beautifully — it's a combination that feels both familiar and completely new at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this cake available in multiple layers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cake is currently available as a single layer. Get in touch if you have specific size requirements for a larger gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add a personalised topper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Browse our acrylic cake topper range and select your preferred topper at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far ahead do I need to order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend ordering at least 3–5 days in advance to ensure availability, particularly for weekend pickup and delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cake People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62804193345695,"sku":"CAKE-RAINBOW","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1798\/6207\/files\/carrot-cake-9198100.jpg?v=1780183028","url":"https:\/\/www.thecakepeople.au\/products\/carrot-cake","provider":"The Cake People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}