In this episode of Sprung On Food, Kae Sprung dives deep into the delicious world of carrot cake with standup comedian and writer Erin Jackson. Discover the rich history of this popular dessert, tips on making the perfect moist carrot cake (hint: canned peaches and pineapple!), and the role this cake played in major historical events.
From medieval roots to wartime propaganda and modern pop culture, we’ve got it all covered. Plus, learn about unique global variations and hear Erin’s hilarious takes on cake preferences and diet myths. Join us for a sweet culinary journey packed with laughter and tasty insights!
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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.
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00:00 Introduction to Carrot Cake
00:17 Guest Introduction: Erin Jackson
00:52 Erin's Carrot Cake Secrets
02:50 Carrot Cake Variations
05:40 Historical Origins of Carrot Cake
11:45 Carrot Cake in Wartime
17:21 Modern Carrot Cake Evolution
20:41 Global Carrot Cake Variations
24:02 Carrot Cake in Pop Culture
26:58 Conclusion and Farewell