Carrot Cake Syrup Recipe (for coffee)
Carrot cake syrup is a warm, spiced homemade syrup inspired by carrot cake, made with real grated carrot and cozy spices. Perfect for lattes, iced coffee, and cold brew.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup finely grated carrot
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Finely grate the carrot using a box grater.
- In a small saucepan, combine water and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Add grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool completely, then transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste after your first batch
- Always strain well for a smooth syrup
- Store in the fridge and use within 1–2 weeks
- Works well in hot lattes, iced coffee, and cold brew
- Try pairing with cream cheese cold foam for a full carrot cake flavor
- The syrup has 50 calories per tablespoon.
- The drink makes 16 tablespoons. If you use two tablespoons per latte, it's enough for 8 servings.