CARROT CAKE WITH FONDANT RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine marshmallows and water in bowl. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth. Add 4 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup butter; stir, using buttered hands, until smooth.
• Remove 1/3 fondant; knead in green food color until color is evenly distributed. Knead orange food color into remaining fondant. Divide orange fondant in half. Wrap each orange fondant in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until ready to roll out.
• Create 2 sets of carrot leaf stems with green fondant by pushing through garlic press onto cutting board or waxed paper. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
• Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, allspice and nutmeg in bowl. Add carrots; toss to coat. Set aside.
• Combine 1/2 cup melted butter, sour cream, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl; beat until well mixed. Add butter mixture to flour mixture; stir until well mixed. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack; cool completely.
• Combine all frosting ingredients in bowl. Beat until well mixed and fluffy.
• Place toothpick in center along edge of 1 short end of cake. Cut cake from each opposite corner, diagonally, to toothpick. Place larger triangle onto platter. Place 2 remaining triangles, cut-sides together to form second carrot. Place onto platter next to other cake. Frost cakes; refrigerate until firm.
• Roll out half of orange fondant on board dusted with powdered sugar to 3/16-inch thickness creating trapezoid-shape measuring 11 inches long, 9 inches across bottom and 5 inches across top. Cover 1 cake triangle with orange fondant, overlapping slightly. Trim along bottom of cake with pizza cutter or sharp knife to remove excess. Repeat with remaining orange fondant and cake.
• Position carrot leaf stems in center of wide end of each carrot, pressing in slightly. Use back of butter knife to create ridges in carrot on top.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
• Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
• With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
• With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ? of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
• In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
• Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
• Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
• Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
• Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
• Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
• Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
• Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
• Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
• Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!