Easter is almost here and need to know where to buy the best carrot cake in Santa Barbara - does anyone have any ideas?
LIZTISH340
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2011-04-18 07:54 AM |
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I wasn't a fan of carrot cake, BUT, my daughter put me on to Duncan Hines Carrot cake mix. It is delicious!
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COMMENT 164762
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2011-04-18 08:01 AM |
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Lazy Acres has the BEST carrot cake! The frosting is divine and the cake is nice and moist. It does have walnuts so if you need it without the nuts make sure to ask to not have them included. I often go there just for a slice of carrot cake (or their peanut butter pie) and we have also ordered it for parties and it was always a big hit.
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COMMENT 164763
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2011-04-18 08:07 AM |
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Jeanines
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COMMENT 164768
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2011-04-18 08:14 AM |
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I agree Lazy Acres CC is delicious!
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COMMENT 164769
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2011-04-18 08:15 AM |
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Wayne Kjar Cakes. Makes a tasty carrot cake. I've had theirs. Yum. Crushcakes is mighty tasty too. Moist, delicious. They bake mainly cupcakes and have a light tapas menu, but if you call straight away they may make a carrot cake for you. The shoppe is located down on Anacapa and maybe....Sola? Can't remember exactly.
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COMMENT 164772
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2011-04-18 08:19 AM |
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ohhh, Lazy Acres. Good call. Changing my vote to Wayne Kjar or Lazy Acres! lol
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COMMENT 164773
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2011-04-18 08:21 AM |
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Jeannine's is the best, I have had the Lazy Acres version, but I'm sure it is amazing. They have really good cakes too!
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AQUAHOLIC
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2011-04-18 08:24 AM |
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What is your budget, and, do you need to feed a lot of folks ? I hate to say it, but Costco does make a very good carrot cake....is it the best?....doubtful, but Jeannines and Lazy Acres are a tad spendy.
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COMMENT 164787
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2011-04-18 08:39 AM |
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Make it at home from scratch! This recipe makes a fan out of everybody. Plus you can make it a family activity. :) link
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COMMENT 164792P
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2011-04-18 08:43 AM |
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Natural Cafe actually has pretty good carrot cake.
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COMMENT 164799
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2011-04-18 08:54 AM |
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Costco - seriously. Check them out - and you can order online.
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COMMENT 164803
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2011-04-18 09:04 AM |
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Jeanine's. Moist, full of carrots and raisins and nuts, and excellent cream cheese frosting. I am a baker and I would not even try to make one because this one is the best.
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COMMENT 164807P
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2011-04-18 09:10 AM |
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Jeanines is the best in town. There are no raisins, otherwise, I wouldn't eat it. I just had a piece yesterday. Hands down! It's my favorite. It is always fresh and ever so moist. I will be ordering one for my Easter brunch.
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COMMENT 164812
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2011-04-18 09:32 AM |
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Jeanine's carrot cake is amazing.
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COMMENT 164816
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2011-04-18 09:35 AM |
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Costco on the low end, but keep in mind you'll end up wasting a lot of it if you don't have enough people for a very large cake. Otherwise, I'd recommend Jeanine's, which has imo the best carrot cake in town.
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DARYL
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2011-04-18 10:19 AM |
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El Rancho Market's carrot cake (Santa Ynez) beats anything else we've found (and we've had some pretty good carrot cake from Lazy Acres and Natural Cafe).
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COMMENT 164830
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2011-04-18 10:25 AM |
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I also like Jeanine's, but I get Trader Joe's for family dinners all the time, it great everyone in likes it and the price is right.
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COMMENT 164833
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2011-04-18 10:29 AM |
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I like Savoy's carrot cake.
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COMMENT 164838
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2011-04-18 10:32 AM |
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I vote for Debbie's Delights
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COMMENT 164839
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2011-04-18 10:32 AM |
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If price is an issue or you don't mind having a boxed cake, the "Karat Cake" from Trader Joe's is actually really good. I had two pieces last night :)
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SHORELINE
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2011-04-18 01:02 PM |
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Jeannines carrot cake is amazing. My husband can't stand carrot cake and even he likes it!
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COMMENT 164903
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2011-04-18 01:30 PM |
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I usually like Costco cakes and pies, however, the carrot cake was extremely sweet, my husband and I both couldn't eat it and he has a sweet tooth. Sorry Costco, I usually swear by your products and prices.
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COMMENT 164965
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2011-04-18 04:54 PM |
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Both Jeanine's and Debbie's Delights are quite good but expensive. Trader Joe's is a very good alternative. It's frozen, but once defrosted tastes very fresh. The cream cheese frosting is delish too. For about $5, you get a small cake, not just one slice. Worth a try to see if you like it!
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COMMENT 164979
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2011-04-18 05:50 PM |
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I have served the carrot cake from the Fairview Von's bakery several times at gatherings, and it has always gotten rave reviews. Nowhere near as expensive as Jeannine's, and a more reasonable size than Costco.
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AKIMBO
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2011-04-18 11:08 PM |
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JEANNINE'S takes the cake on this one: best flavor, texture, and frosting made high quality, fresh ingredients...many people, myself included, who do not usually like carrot cake, give this one rave reviews and ask for seconds!
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COMMENT 165037
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2011-04-19 06:49 AM |
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Debbie's Delights makes the carrot cake with the highest percentage of carrot. It is the first ingredient on the list. Very moist and has huge raisins and walnuts. You may have to call them as they don't have a store, they sell through Cantwells and others. If you want to try it, go to Cantwells and buy one piece from their deli case. It will win the taste test!
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COMMENT 165046
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2011-04-19 07:01 AM |
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I've bought directly from Debbie's Delights before. The bakery is on the corner of Garden and Gutierrez.
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COMMENT 165090
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2011-04-19 08:20 AM |
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I disagree that Jeanine's has the best - I find their frosting too greasy. Homemade is the best, but the Trader Joe Karat cake is an easy alternative.
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COMMENT 165157P
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2011-04-19 09:46 AM |
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Costco -- the best!
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BECKY
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2011-04-19 09:56 AM |
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I made this one last week - link - from the LA Times recipe book. It is easy and superb.
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COMMENT 165166
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2011-04-19 10:02 AM |
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Jeanine's without a doubt!
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COMMENT 165234
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2011-04-19 11:39 AM |
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Trader Joe's inside out Carrot Cake Cookies. Decadent.
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COMMENT 165320
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2011-04-19 02:47 PM |
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Best ever is Siblings Bakery in Ventura...and reasonable. They offer free delivery to Santa Barbara too.
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COMMENT 165955P
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2011-04-21 08:15 AM |
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carrot cake = Triple Coronary Bypass/ Diabetic Coma Cake make it at home with Stevia and 1/2 the fat called for, add applesauce, and it'll be just as good, and "better" for you!
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