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scratch - Orange Frosted Carrot Raisin Cake

Source of Recipe

from Hungry Monster


List of Ingredients

scratch - Orange Frosted Carrot Raisin Cake

for the cake:
1/3 c. + 1 tsp. unsalted softened butter
2 1/8 c. flour
1/2 c. white granulated sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
3 c. shredded carrots
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. raisins, soaked in warm water until plumped, then drained
1 packet elope unflavored gelatin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1/4 c. thawed frozen orange juice concentrate

for the frosting:
1/4 c. thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
2 c. part skimmed ricotta cheese

for the cake:
Preheat oven to 325. Lightly grease and flour two 8" round cake pans.
Combine the flour with the sugar and baking powder.
Stir in carrots, raisins, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Beat together the eggs, orange juice, vanilla, and butter.
Pour into dry the ingredients and beat until the batter is smooth, about 1 minute.
Pour half of batter into each pan and bake 35 - 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove cakes to a wire rack to cool.

for the frosting:
Sprinkle sugar and gelatin over the orange juice in a saucepan and let stand to soften.
Cook over a low heat, stirring, until dissolved.
Place cheese in a blender and process until it is smooth.
Remove center hole of blender cover, and with the motor running, gradually add the gelatin mixture.
Process until just combined.
Pour into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until the mixture is thick but not firm, about 10 minutes.
Immediately spread a thin layer of frosting over the cake.
Cover lightly and refrigerate until the frosting is firm.
Cut into 12 slices.


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