Swiss Almond & Carrot Cake with photos, from UK TM site

[judydawn]

That is why I would go for those lovely deep drawers next time Cookie1 (if there is a next time, I have already had 2 new kitchens makeovers in 2 houses).  Because I am not using my pots and pans much these days I have relegated them to the back of a cupboard and have put things I am now using a lot more into that drawer - so much easier to find things.

[I Love Bimby!]

These cakes look divine. And love the flair you ladies have at decorating these! I wish I had that touch!

DD would LOVE a heart cake tin too!

Would have to admit either my cupboards are throwing out cake tins or tupperware! 

[judydawn]

Glad to hear it is so normal then   

[maddy]

DD would LOVE a heart cake tin too!

My earliest memories of Birthday cakes was my Mum making me hearts, or butterflies with them......I still adore them.

Would have to admit either my cupboards are throwing out cake tins or tupperware! 

Did you know bimby, it's a conspiracy between the plastics/metal and us.....they're angry at us for over-crowding them, so their revenge is to throw themselves at us, when we open the door! 

[I Love Bimby!]

ROFLOL!! Too true Maddy!!! 

[Thermomixer]

Try Raw Pleasure http://raw-pleasure.com.au/

- wrong thread !!!!! oh boy losing it !!!!

[maddy]

I made again with 160g carrot, and 140g zucchini (as I started making not realizing I didn't have enough carrots).
Also used whole almonds instead of the flaked ones.





I was really happy with how it turned out.  Of course the colour wasn't as orange, but  it was a nice dense cake.
Once again, very moist.  Using zucchini lessened the sweetness too, which I didn't mind at all.

I love Julies cream cheese  icing recipe......works well 

[judydawn]

Made this one to take up to a friends place today - she had extra friends turn up to help eat some of it.  Was really lovely but I was disappointed that I was unsuccessful in finishing it off with some rosettes like Julie & maddy did.  I put extra icing sugar in for them but they would not hold their shape.  Do you think using the low fat version of the Philly cheese had something to do with it?

[I Love Bimby!]

I think so JD. I opened some low fat philly cheese this morning for the avocado dip and straight out of the fridge it was really soft and wasn't keeping its shape as the foil was unwrapped.  Sometimes we're just not meant to eat low fat... 

[judydawn]

Thanks ILB, thought as much.  Will use the full-fat version next time and cut the pieces smaller to compensate -  got to beat the weight gain somehow 

[I Love Bimby!]

Mum has a recipe for a divine chocolate cheesecake. When we make it with low fat philly cheese it won't set - so instead we have "frozen chocolate cheesecake" which is great in summer! 

[Thermomixer]

JD - sorry missed this one.  It should hold with enough sugar in the cream cheese mix - think about what happens when you add water to the icing sugar - too much water makes it too soft.

[judydawn]

Thanks Thermomixer, did add a fair bit of extra icing sugar, maybe still not enough though.

[maddy]

Made this one to take up to a friends place today - she had extra friends turn up to help eat some of it.  Was really lovely but I was disappointed that I was unsuccessful in finishing it off with some rosettes like Julie & maddy did.  I put extra icing sugar in for them but they would not hold their shape.  Do you think using the low fat version of the Philly cheese had something to do with it?

Hi Judy.  I only use full fat everything  so I couldn't answer that one.  I have noticed though when I have used low fat sour cream for my mexican dip, it always turns out sloppy.
Did you enjoy the cake though?
This one has become a staple in this house.

[judydawn]

Yes maddy, it was lovely and moist and the icing compliments the cake beautifully.  I left most of it up at my friend's place but she insisted I bring a chunk home to share with a visitor I was having the next day & she didn't need to twist my arm too much for me to agree to that. Next cake, I'm keeping all to myself