Iconic East Harlem bakery w/ incredibly dense, moist carrot cake & tangy cream cheese frosting. Also a must-try for red velvet lovers!
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Lloyd's Carrot Cake, an East Harlem bakery famous for its dense, moist carrot cake with tangy cream cheese frosting. The article praises their red velvet cake and the bakery's iconic status in NYC.
This East Harlem bakery, a beloved NYC institution since 1986, is renowned for its exceptionally dense and moist carrot cake. The recipe, inherited from a grandmother in St. Thomas, features twice-grated carrots and a delicately tangy cream cheese frosting, with optional nuts and raisins for added texture. While the shop itself is a no-frills spot focused on takeaway, their red velvet cake also receives high praise for its unique sweet, nutty soak and soft crumb.
The star attraction is the carrot cake, lauded for its dense, moist texture and tangy cream cheese frosting. Some diners, however, find the cake dry and the frosting overly sweet, leading to divided opinions on whether it lives up to its reputation. The red velvet cake is also frequently recommended.
"The signature carrot cake is highly recommended, known for its dense and moist texture with tangy cream cheese frosting. Their red velvet cake is also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the signature carrot cake, often describing it as the best they've ever had. However, a notable portion of feedback suggests the cake can be dry, and the frosting too sweet, with some finding it overrated.
Important Note
One reviewer noted a 'B' health rating for the establishment, which deterred them from trying the cake. Another user criticized the frosting as too sweet and lacking cream cheese tang.
"This user provided information on ordering custom carrot cakes from Lloyd's, specifically mentioning options for raisins and walnuts."
Neutral"This user found Lloyd's red velvet cake to be a difficult choice when considering their carrot cake."
Positive"This user agrees that they also didn't care much for carrot cake until trying Lloyd's."
Positive"This user recommended trying both Lloyd's and Carrot Top, noting they are close in proximity for comparison."
Positive"This user recommended trying both Lloyd's and Carrot Top, noting they are close in proximity for comparison."
Positive"This user mentioned being put off from trying Lloyd's due to its 'B' health rating."
Neutral"This user definitively stated that Lloyd's is the only choice for carrot cake."
Positive"This user suggested visiting Van Cortlandt Park after getting cake from Lloyd's, describing it as a magical spot with a great view."
Neutral"This user inquired about the frosting at Lloyd's, as they dislike cream cheese frosting but enjoy carrot cake otherwise."
Neutral"This user criticized Lloyd's frosting as too sweet and lacking cream cheese tang, which they consider essential for good carrot cake."
Negative"This user agreed with the negative assessment of Lloyd's, finding the cake dry and the frosting too sweet without a cream cheese tang, though they noted the employees were very nice."
Negative"This user, a self-proclaimed carrot cake snob, found Lloyd's to be too dry with overly sweet icing, having tried it from both locations."
Negative"This user found Lloyd's to be mediocre, despite its popularity."
Negative"This user claims Smith & Wollensky's carrot cake is their favorite, praising its texture, cake/frosting ratio, and sweetness level."
Positive"This user praised Lloyd's for its amazing cake and being an iconic NYC establishment, also noting their red velvet is great."
Positive"This user had Lloyd's carrot cake cupcakes at a playdate and found them to be extremely good."
Positive"This user expressed that Lloyd's is exceptionally good."
Positive"This user recommended trying Lloyd's, stating it was their favorite after trying others."
Positive"This user initially didn't care for carrot cake but changed their mind after trying Lloyd's."
Positive"This user, who never actively sought out carrot cake before, expressed excitement to try Lloyd's based on a recommendation."
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