profile

Susan Brings Dessert

Still time for Easter dessert 🥕

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Saturday, Reader.

If you’re still figuring out what to bake for Easter tomorrow, I’ve got you. 💛

This past week, I made two versions of one of my all-time favorite spring desserts.

First up: this old fashioned carrot cake with pineapple. It's a super soft, classic layer cake that I actually made for my dad’s birthday last weekend. It’s one of those recipes that’s been on repeat in my family for years, and for good reason. The crushed pineapple along with freshly grated carrots keep it incredibly moist, and the cream cheese frosting is thick, tangy, and just right.

If you want something a little more traditional (or you’re celebrating a spring birthday, too), this is the one to make.

And if you’re leaning more low-key or hosting a smaller group, these mini carrot Bundt cakes are such a fun option. They come together in one bowl (no mixer needed!) and bake up into six adorable little cakes with that same soft, spiced carrot cake texture.

I finished mine with a simple cream cheese glaze that drips into all the little grooves. These treats feel a bit fancy without being fussy.

💐 Happy baking, and happy Easter,
Susan

P.S. Want more options? My homepage is all dressed up for spring baking with lots of ideas beyond carrot cake—take a look!​

Thanks so much for reading and subscribing! 💌

If you enjoyed this email, share it with a friend who loves dessert as much as you do. 🍪

No longer interested? Unsubscribe here.

To change your email or preferences, manage your profile.

District of Cake, Washington, DC 20016

Susan Brings Dessert

Recipe developer, cake lover

👋🏻 Hello! I share delicious, easy-to-follow dessert recipes for the home baker. I also post baking tutorials and cake decorating tips. You may have also seen me on the Hallmark Channel’s Baked with Love! I competed in creative baking challenges and shared my love of impressive yet doable desserts that anyone can make.Follow along for new videos! 🍰

Read more from Susan Brings Dessert

Happy Saturday, Reader! I don’t know about you, but here in Washington, DC, it feels like warmer days are finally on the way. That idea took me back to a sunny memory from a trip not long ago. 🌄 A little backstory... In 2024, I traveled with family to Cappadocia, a city in Turkey famous for its hot air balloon rides. We woke up around 4am, which I would generally say is not the time you’d expect anything good to happen… but I share the photos here as proof that the early wake-up call was more...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Thursday, Reader. For spring and Easter baking, I'm making tweaks to some of my existing recipes to dress them up for the season, and I wanted to share two types of cookies with you. 🪺 Up first are my big batch chocolate chip cookies. They're in rotation whenever I need a classic dessert for a crowd. Yielding 40 cookies, it's a good option that's quick to whip up, and any leftovers will freeze well for three months in an airtight container. To theme this recipe with Easter, I swapped in...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Sunday, Reader. Spring has sprung, and with Easter just a week away, here's a fun and timely seasonal bake. Last Monday, I had a blast sharing my Easter bunny sugar cookies on Fox5 DC. These are the cookies I reach for every spring when I want something festive but not too fussy. Plus, they're perfect if you're baking with kids or short on time. Here's why they work so well: No-chill dough so you can decorate and eat these sooner rather than later Buttercream frosting instead of royal...

2 months ago • 1 min read