Starbucks, Brussels: 5

Interesting 1930s architecture, in Brussels' Gare Centrale, but carrot cake very average at the Starbucks there. Doesn't actually taste of anything for some time...

Haagen Dasz, Brussels: 1

Despite an attractive presentation (including caramel, which is not traditionally linked to carrot cake but suits it well), HD's carrot cake, a new addition to its menu, is one of the worst I have ever tried. Hard as a rock and very poor taste. Maybe I was just unlucky in this particular branch (Gare du Midi) and it would be less stale elsewhere? Not sure it's worth trying...

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London: 8

Not only a lovely small collection illustrating the history of European art 1600-1800, but also an excellent carrot cake in the cafe. Top ten material, with very tasty cake and delicious icing. When sunny and warm, you can enjoy it in the charming garden or on the terrace.

The Co-Operative carrot cake: 3

Way too spongy, lacking substance (only 17% carrot ...) and a bit too gingery for my taste. Icing ok, but on the whole would not buy again.

Harriets Cafe Teashop, Cambridge (UK): 7

A sumptuous carrot cake (a touch too much lemon for me, but great consistence) in this classic teashop in Cambridge. Great selection of teas to accompany (Lapsang Souchong being my favourite) plus a delicious afternoon tea, cucumber sandwiches included.

Leopold cafe, Brussels: 6

The Leopold is a lovely café in Brussels, Av. de Tervuren between Merode and Montgomery. Trendy atmosphere, colourful seating, magazines and press available, as well as iPads with headphones to surf with. Great teas, coffees and cakes.

The carrot cake here is very tasty, with bits of walnut that give it extra crunch and flavour. I would have welcomed a bit more icing, as it is rather thin, but on the whole very good.

Victoria Curzon Cinema, London: 7.5

Now, this has to be one of my favourite places in London, the Curzon cinema on Victoria street. Not only does it show good movies in extremely comfortable screening rooms, small, with reclining or double seats, but also you are allowed to take your food and drink with you, to enjoy during the movie. While some chose a bottle of white wine, for me it is invariably carrot cake and tea.

The carrot cake is very good, with a balanced amount of spices and great icing. Possibly top-ten material.