Classic Carrot Cake with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

This carrot cake recipe is tasty, but thankfully, not too sweet. The total prep and baking time for this cake is 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, this moist double decker cake absolutely worth the wait!

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded

Frosting

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Nutmeg-Banana-Carrot Muffins with Chocolate Ganache

The unrefined sugar in this recipe makes it a healthier breakfast pastry option. There is some overnight prep involved to make the syrup, but once this is complete, it takes less than a minute to incorporate into the recipe.

Ingredients

Date Syrup
8 ounces Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup filtered water
Muffins
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup homemade date syrup (recipe above)

1 tsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 large eggs1 banana, mashed
1 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup buttermilk
Chocolate Ganache
1/2 cup homemade date syrup (recipe above)
2 Tbs cocoa powder
1/2 Tbs coconut oil, melted

Oatmeal-Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

This recipe takes the classic carrot cake, and puts it in cookie form. You’ll love the thick and chewy consistency, filled with oats, raisins, and walnuts. For extra fun, put the icing in a piping bag, and let the kids decorate the cookies.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Frosting

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

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Lemon Bars

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Filling

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Additional confectioners’ sugar

Lemon bars are always a delightful crowd favorite. Like most lemon recipes they are tangy and delicious with a chewy brownie-like consistency. Begin by combining ingredients to make the crust in a 8-inch baking pan. Then prepare the filling, and pour over the crust, baking for at least 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack, dust with confectioners’ sugar, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon half-and-half cream

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup finely crushed lemon drops

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Take a light fluffy cookie, add a little bit of lemon, and you’ve got a refreshing, sugary treat. After combining all of the ingredients, and creaming them together, create balls with the dough. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and cool on a wire racks.

Lemonade Icebox Pie Recipe

3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Yellow food coloring, optional

1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Enjoy a piece of creamy and smooth lemon pie. This pie’s lemon flavor is bold, and sure to become a new springtime favorite dessert. In a large bowl combine all ingredients until smooth, folding in the whipped topping if you desire. Pour over crust, cover, and refrigerate until set.

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