I don't see that many recipes for carrot cake but it's something I've always imagined enjoying in vape form. I put together this very simple recipe recently and have found it to be rather nice!
Carrot Cake – recipe:
(VTA) Vape Train Australia - Carrot Cake – 4.5%
(JF) Jungle Flavors – Yellow Cake – 1.75%
(INW) Inawera – Yes We Cheesecake – 3%
(CAP) Capella – French Vanilla V1 – 2%
(FA) Flavour Art – Custard Premium – 1.5%
(CAP) Capella – Super Sweet – 0.25%
Flavour notes:
The actual “carrot cake” flavour many of us are familiar with is mostly derived from walnut, hazelnut and cinnamon. We could use several concentrates to achieve this but VTAs Carrot Cake provides a great starting point that includes a nice cake texture, with a mild, non-intrusive cinnamon. Adding some JF Yellow Cake enhances the cake note, without making the recipe too dry.
Next up is the all-important cream cheese icing. Many mixers would start with Lorann’s Cream Cheese Icing, though I find it to produce an undesirable smoky flavour, so it’s off the table for me.
Instead, we’re starting with INW Yes We Cheesecake. This adds a rich creamy base and substantial mouthfeel after a few days steeping. A combination of CAP French Vanilla V1 and FA Custard Premium elevate the cheesecake note with a good helping of bright confectionary vanilla, creating a well-rounded cream cheese icing.
Originally, I did not intend to add sweetener to this recipe and it’s certainly not necessary, though 0.25% of CAP Super Sweet does add some authenticity and allows this relatively light dessert profile to linger on the palate a little longer after vaping.
Steeping:
I suggest a one-week steep for this recipe. It tastes okay immediately after mixing but the cream notes do not quite come together until a few days down the line.
If you mix this up, I'd really like to hear your thoughts and any suggestions to improve it!
Yum, this looks great. I just placed a huge order and they ran out of one flavor and asked me if I want to sub it for something else. I'll have to see if they have VT Carrot Cake. Your cream cheese icing comments got me thinking about VT Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. I just started using it in Silky's King Bling custard, and off the knuckle it reminds me of a spoonful of Betty Crockers vanilla frosting - those ones in the little plastic tubs.
I've not tried their Vanilla Buttercream Frosting but it sounds like it would work in the profile. Wouldn't surprise me if some is already in the Carrot Cake concentrate since it's supposed to be a "one shot", though I do think it needs a little help to really shine!
I never thought to use JF Yellow Cake for whatever reason. I've had mild success mixing it with TFA Banana Bread. I haven't tried mixing with VT Carrot Cake in a while now though. I'll give you recipe a shot. Thanks for posting!