Dense, moist carrot cake w/ tangy cream cheese frosting [1]. An iconic East Harlem bakery famous for its family heirloom recipe.
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.
Lloyd's Carrot Cake, an East Harlem institution since 1986, is renowned for its dense, moist carrot cake with a delicately tangy cream cheese frosting. Originally established by Lloyd Adams, the recipe is a cherished family heirloom from St. Thomas. While the bakery itself is small with no seating, the iconic status and the exceptional quality of their baked goods, including a well-loved red velvet cake, make it a must-visit destination for dessert lovers [1].
Lloyd's Carrot Cake is celebrated for its signature carrot cake, described as dense, moist, and featuring a lightly tangy cream cheese frosting. Customers can opt to add nuts and raisins for extra texture. The red velvet cake is also a highly recommended item, noted for its sweet, nutty soak and soft crumb [1]. While many rave about the carrot cake, a few find the frosting too sweet or the cake too dry, and one mention was made of a 'B' health rating which deterred a potential customer [1].
"The signature dense and moist carrot cake with tangy cream cheese frosting is highly recommended, with the option to add nuts and raisins. Their red velvet cake is also a standout, praised for its sweet, nutty soak and soft crumb [1]."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Lloyd's Carrot Cake, frequently praising it as the best they've ever had. Some reviewers note that it converted them from not liking carrot cake to loving it [1].
Important Note
One user mentioned that Lloyd's Carrot Cake had a 'B' health rating, which deterred them from trying it. Another commenter found the frosting too sweet and lacking in cream cheese tang, while another found the cake dry and the icing overly sweet. There's also a note that the physical shop is small and lacks seating [1].
"The user noted that Lloyd's also offers a pineapple cake, which they have not yet tried."
Neutral"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."
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