Hetal Vasavada invites cardamom to mingle with the usual warming spices in her tender, moist carrot cake; sweet golden raisins and crunchy pistachios bring texture and even more flavor.

Easter is this weekend! To help get ready for family gatherings, author of “My Very First Cookbook” and “Butter. Flour Sugar, Joy,” Danielle Kartes, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host ...