And with all the spring festivities coming up, my radar is on high alert. So when I came across Ina's Carrot Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Frosting, I was sold—but not $100 sold. Let me explain.

Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful ... Although several reviewers added cinnamon to the filling, Allrecipes home cook Kathy Schultz says, "These ...