Savory Spiced Carrot Cake PT60M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0802/7a/4/863183/300x200x90.jpg This carrot cake is not a dessert, though at first glance it looks like one. Whimsical and festive, it could even be a birthday cake for someone lacking a sweet tooth. Serve it as a first course, or pair it with a salad for a light meal. It’s absolutely delicious! 6 servings Ingredients: Pinch of crushed red pepper, for garnish 1 teaspoon Black sesame or nigella seeds, for garnish Cilantro sprigs, for garnish 1 cup Crème fraîche 1 teaspoon Black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, plus butter for greasing pan 1/2 cup Sliced scallions, both white and green parts 1 cup Grated carrots 2 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled 2 Eggs, beaten 1 cup Buttermilk 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Baking powder Small pinch of cayenne 1 teaspoon Turmeric 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 3/4 cup White cornmeal 1 cup All-purpose flour