Happy Saturday. It’s supposed to rain in New York this weekend, so I’ll take the excuse to stay inside and finally tackle my to-do list. Can I think of about 100 other things I’d rather do instead? Of course. But am I actually excited to try this genius trick to expertly declutter in just 30 minutes? Yes. Once my space is clear, here’s how I plan to celebrate:
Since these limited-edition French-inspired sweet treats are all my group chat can talk about, I’ll make the trek to Trader Joe’s for some. Think: a custardy center, crisp, caramelized exterior, and — best of all — zero cleanup. Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Joe.
Go all in on Kaia Gerber’s favorite chunky sneakers, which are a 10/10 for being high fashion and highly wearable. They’re stylish enough to elevate a low-key look — yes, even paired with leggings.
Stock up on a few of these Western-inspired printsbefore the trend truly takes off. Dare I say they're better than cowboy boots?
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Carrot Cake Is Good — Carrot Cake Covered in Caramel Is Better
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Look, we get it: Carrot cake for spring isn’t exactly revolutionary. But Justine Snacks’s Carrot Cake Covered in Caramel actually is. Inspired by the heavenly sounding Québécois maple-soaked cake, spiced carrot-cake batter gets dolloped into a baking dish and smothered in a rich maple caramel. As it bakes, some sort of culinary magic (scientific term) occurs, causing the cake to rise while the caramel sinks to the bottom — so you end up with moist, fluffy cake sitting on a sticky, syrupy puddle of caramel. Serve it with a big scoop of ice cream, which isn’t optional. Or, if you’re like us, just a spoon and eat it straight from the pan. Free will, right?
The Time Commitment: About 45 minutes.
Key Tips: If making your own caramel sounds like a job better suited for literally anyone but you, we understand. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as it seems.Not only does it come together in three easy-to-follow steps with zero fancy equipment, but as Justine Doiron (aka Justine Snacks) points out: “All the ingredients go into the pot at the same time, so you aren't at risk of burning any sugar.”
Other Takes: For more recipes that’ll make you see carrot cake in a whole new light, try…
Carrot Cake Cookies. Soft, chewy, and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting, consider this your answer to a very important question: Why make one cake when you can have a dozen cookies?
Carrot Cake Blondies. Cross the fudginess of blondies with the spice of carrot cake — and you get, according to one commenter, “the MOST addictive things I've ever eaten.”
