This article details a beloved carrot cake recipe that elevates the classic dessert with additional ingredients, particularly emphasizing the role of orange zest and juice in the cream cheese frosting. The author reminisces about their mother's 1970s recipe that included these fruity notes. Another highlight of the article notes the phenomenon of carrot cake becoming increasingly moist over time, suggesting ways to prepare the cake in advance for optimal flavor and texture before serving.
The cream cheese frosting is mostly cream cheese with just enough butter to make it fluffy.
Carrot and orange is a natural pairing, so I'm not sure why orange isn't always a part of the frosting.
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