Spiced Carrot Cake

This rich and moist spice cake, full of grated carrots and toasted walnuts, has a warm and grounding flavor. While those pretty orange flecks of slivered carrots give color and texture, they also add sweetness and moisture. An interesting fact about carrots is that they originated in Afghanistan in the purple variety. As carrots moved westward into europe, the orange variety evolved and the english settlers brought them to America. So when you sit back and enjoy this afternoon treat with a