Peachy Carrot Cake Food

THE BEST CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with spray.
• Cover the raisins with very hot water and let sit until plump, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Toast the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and then chop 1 cup of the pecans; reserve for the cake batter. Pulse the remaining 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until very finely ground; reserve for garnish.
• Combine the carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually stream in the oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the carrot mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
• Bake the cakes, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
• For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioner' sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• To assemble the cake: When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each cake round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with another 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with another 1 1/2 cups frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
• Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively if desired. Sprinkle with the finely ground pecans.

PEACHY CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Cream sugar and butter.
• Blend in eggs and carrots.
• Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with peaches.
• Stir in nuts.
• Bake in a greased 9-inch square pan at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or u ntil done.
• Cool.
• Frost with peachy frosting.
• Frosting:.
• Blend cream cheese with peach puree. (To make puree, place 1 medium peach in blender. Whirl on high speed for 20 seconds or until peach is smooth) Gradually add sugar.

PAT'S AWARD WINNING CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the oil and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture just until combined. Stir in chopped pecans, carrot baby food, grated carrots, and coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

PEACHY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Gradually beat in the milk. Set aside.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Arrange peach slices on top of batter. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool 5 minutes in the pan before removing.

PEACHY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add preserves and butter; cover and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until melted. Stir to coat.

MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT'S FAT FREE CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Combine carrots, sugar, water, raisins and vanilla in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for at least 1 hour, preferably about 4 or 5.
• Stir together the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add the carrot mixture and stir until just mixed.
• Spoon mixture into 2 x 12 piece muffin tins sprayed with oil.
• Bake at 180 degrees Ceclius for about 10-15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Do not overbake.