You see that slightly very uneven cake? Ignore the fact that my cake baking and frosting skills are a bit rusty and believe me when I say that cake is borderline life-changing delicious. Smitten Kitchen’s Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. Swoon.

Related: I heard for months that the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook would change my life; I even gifted a copy to my best friend for Christmas. After receiving countless texts and photos of the amazefest things happening in her kitchen, I finally ordered a copy and omg. you. guys. This woman can do no wrong- it is incredible. I have been pouring over it like a novel and I am so inspired to cook my way through this gorgeous book. Basically, I need to have a million dinner parties. Tonight, we’re each taking a recipe and going all Top Chef in our kitchen. Cannot wait.