A festive fête

Name: A festive fête
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 118 milliliters dark or old-fashioned brown sugar; 237 milliliters plus two tablespoons canola oil; 710 milliliters grated carrots; 4 eggs; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 118 milliliters golden raisins; 355 milliliters granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoons ground ginger; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 6 servings zest of half an orange, grated fine; 1 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters sweetened, shredded coconut; 237 milliliters chopped walnuts, toasted

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give A festive fête a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 770 calories, 13g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of carrots, baking soda, plus two tablespoons canolan oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Divide the batter evenly between the four prepared cake pans and bake until golden and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely (turn the cakes right side up).Smear a bit of frosting on the base of your cake plate or stand.

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Frosting

Base

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Wire Rack

Oven

Skewers

Place one layer on the cake plate, then place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter, tucking the edges under the cake - this parchment will keep the cake plate neat.

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Baking Paper

Spread between 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of frosting over the cake (I never have measured, you are aiming for a thin, even layer), then place another cake on top. Repeat process with the next two layers and top with last remaining layer.

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Frosting

Spread

Spread top and sides of cake with thinly with frosting, forming what is called a crumb coat. It does not need to be perfect, but the cake should be completely covered so that crumbs will not migrate into the final coat. Chill for at 30 minutes or until the frosting is slightly firm to the touch.Use the remaining frosting to coat the top and sides of the cake, as desired. Use a thin-bladed knife to score where the frosting meets the parchment paper to break the seal, and remove.Makes one 8-inch cake.Notes: This cake is exceedingly tender, which is why I use multiple cake pans instead of splitting the layers. You could easily use two pans to make two layers, adjusting the cooking time accordingly. The Cream Cheese Frosting is very soft, and not the easiest to pipe. If it gets too warm, chill both the cake and frosting for about 10 minutes to firm up. Even with such measures, keep in mind that this is not the type of frosting that allows for a perfectly-smooth finish.

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Cream Cheese Frosting