Carrot cake has been a Swiss speciality since the 19th century. The oldest written recipe dates back to 1892, from a recipe collection of the domestic school Kaiseraugst. Carrot cake become popular in England after the second world war as ingredients were rationed, and bakers were looking for a way to naturally sweeten their cakes. The first recipe for carrot cake in England dates back to 1943. It has become popular in the US in 1960 and is now one of the most popular desserts in America.