I am excited! Week 5 was Carrot Cake. I found this recipe in my Gourmet cookbook. It is a bible sized book and I haven't actually made that much out of it. But I was happy to find a Carrot Cake recipe to validate its space on the cookbook shelf!
The fun additions to this recipe were using crushed pineapple to sweeten it, coconut, and walnuts. They recipe stated that raisins could be added as an option, but I'm not really a fan. To those who taste the cake and cannot believe there are no raisins, I apologize!
And....drumroll please, I made my own cream cheese frosting! I had never done that and was amazed at how quickly a little confectioner's sugar made frosting! So cool. I will be making my own frosting from here on out!
I bought a few pieces of equipment this week. Two new circular pans to make the layers for the cake from Nordic Ware. I was not entirely in love with their performance. They are aluminum so I buttered and floured the pans and STILL some cake batter stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Also, I didn't feel like they cooked the cake evenly. The middle area falls apart a bit when you slice it. I might have to switch over to non stick. Or do some googling on how to improve their usage. I don't know.
Suggestions for next time: More frosting in the center layer. I was nervous I would use to much and not have enough for the sides, but had a lot left over when done. So next time, that middle layer will be thicker! Also, I might add a dash of nutmeg next time. Finally, I would use the Cuisinart to shred the carrots. I was halfway thru and realized I could have saved myself some time! shoot....
But the cake was great! I really don't love carrot cake but the pineapple in this one is yummy...!!! Hope my co-workers agree!!!
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