Happy Birthday!

Every year for Dan's birthday I make a carrot cake (my rules: no raisins; no pineapple). Not because I'm boring and predictable but because that's what he wants. I haven't had time to make one yet for this year, but it's coming.

Here's a peek at a past cake to whet your appetite:



My current favorite carrot cake recipe is one from Cook's Illustrated magazine. I've subscribed for about 7 years, but I think I'm getting over this magazine. Too many recipes I don't really want to make. Any suggestions for what I should try next? Not to be all diety, but I hear Cooking Light is actually good.