Cuisinart DLC-2007 Carrot Cake, Set aside, Just combined, White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot Cake

Wonderful as a 2-layer cake, but try it as a single layer cake,

freezing the second layer for another time.

Makes 8 servings

3/4 pound carrots peeled

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt

1teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup vegetable oil

2large eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 cup pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted (3 ounces)

1/2 cup golden raisins

3/4 cup well drained pineapple chunks (juice packed)

3/4 pound low fat cream cheese

4ounces white chocolate, such as Lindt or Callebaut, not imitation white coating

16 toasted pecan or walnut halves

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Spray two 8 x 2-inch round cake pans (6 cups each) with cooking spray; line the bottom with a round of waxed paper or parchment paper and spray again.

Set aside.

Insert the shredding disc; use medium pressure to shred the carrots. Divide carrots in half. Steam half the carrots until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Reserve the remaining raw carrots.

Insert the metal blade. Pulse the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to quick sift. Remove and reserve. Process the steamed carrots until smooth, 10 to 15 seconds. Add the brown sugar and oil; process until smooth, 10 seconds. Add the eggs one at a time, processing 10 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla; process to com- bine, 5 seconds; scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the flour mixture; pulse to incorporate, about 10 times. Add the pecans, raisins and pineapple. Pulse until

just combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake in the preheated 350° F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack and remove the waxed or parch- ment paper. Cool completely before frosting. This cake is actually better when made a day ahead. The layers may also be well wrapped and frozen. Frost with the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting and garnish with pecan halves.

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:

Insert the metal blade. Process the cream cheese until smooth. In a double boiler over hot water, carefully melt the white chocolate – do not stir, or the chocolate will seize. With the machine running, pour the melted chocolate down the feed tube and process until smooth.

This will make enough frosting to frost the layers and sides of the carrot cake. Use an offset spatula to frost the cake.

Preparation: 20 – 25 minutes, plus 2 hours to bake and cool; 30 minutes to prepare frosting and assemble the cake

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 610 (45% from fat) • carb. 75g • pro. 11g • fat 31g

sat. fat 10g • chol. 73mg • sod. 444mg • fiber 4g

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Contents DLC-2007 Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods Important Unpacking Instructions WhenRemoving Blade Table of Contents Getting Ready CleaningBlades are sharp. Handle them carefully OperationIntroduction Machine Includes Assembly InstructionsBlade Operation Disc OperationMachine Functions Press the OFF button when finishedOperating Instructions On ContinuousTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo whip cream To make crumbs and crumb crustsTo make pastry Preparing Food for Slicing and Shredding Practicing Slicing Shredding RemovingSliced or Shredded Food Slicing and Shredding Cheese Slicing Meat PoultryTechniques for Kneading Yeast Dough with the Dough Blade Typical Bread Dough Problems and Solutions Dough feels tough after kneading Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlSoft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor Motor stopsCleaning and Storage Processor is about to be used Full TEN-YEAR Warranty on MotorIf either of the above two options does California Residents onlyRecipe Table of Contents Appetizers Fresh Tomato and Corn SalsaHummus Cup all-purpose flour Jalapeño Jack WafersSeeded Tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon dry cilantroSoups Vegetarian Potato and Split Pea SoupSmall garlic clove, peeled 3 cups water Pepper GazpachoInto 1-inch pieces Medium tomatoes, coredClassic White Bread BreadsTeaspoons sugar Cup warm water 105 115FTeaspoon cinnamon Pecan Sticky BunsTo make dough To make topping / assemble bunsBasic Pizza Dough Sesame Dinner RollsCranberry Orange Bread Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsPesto Basic VinaigretteCup extra virgin olive oil Cup wine vinegar Cup vegetable oil Teaspoon kosher saltSimple Tomato Sauce Cranberry Relish with Toasted WalnutsPieces Juices Al, to taste, for a spicier sauceChocolate Sauce Entrées East-West Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with PastaCup slivered almonds, lightly toasted Teaspoons Pesto, p Salmon and Pesto PotatoesTablespoon good quality olive oil Tablespoons chili powder Hearty Turkey Chili Cincinnati StylePesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots SidesSavory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants Bitter white pith removedGreen onions, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube Asian Slaw with Peanut DressingCreamy Tarragon Vidalias Olive oil Roasted Garlic Parmesan Twice Baked PotatoesToffee Brownies DessertsDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Late, broken into 1/2-inch piecesDark Chocolate Ganache Truffles Basic Cheesecake Set aside Carrot CakeJust combined White Chocolate Cream Cheese FrostingInch pieces, well chilled Basic Flaky Pastry Dough1/2-inch pieces, well chilled Chilled Tablespoons ice waterDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie IB-3941B

DLC-2007 specifications

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