When our Nourish team developed this cake, they were craving spring sunshine, fresh air and flowers. We think they did a pretty great job — the cake’s bright yellow cream cheese frosting is so cheerful and fun. It’s just what we need right now, in more ways than one: all that color comes from a turmeric, a tasty spice and powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

Plus, it’s piled on top of a healthy carrot cake that’s chockablock with spices — cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and more turmeric — and sweet, chewy dried currants. Yup, it’s good for you! But it’s also absolutely delicious. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and we love the spice balance. That pepper is so unexpected and delightful! It’s perfect with the tangy, turmeric-forward cream cheese frosting, which is luxe and scrumptious without being too sweet (thanks, honey).

This is a fun cake to make with the kids when they’re done with all their home-schooling for the day. It’s unfussy and perfectly suited to little hands — there are so many ingredients that need dumping!

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