Orange Carrot Cake Recipe

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in the orange zest, eggs, carrots and milk. Stir in the flour, mix until well blended. Mix in the flour mixture and butter mixture. Beat in the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, brown sugar and orange juice. Beat in the cherries, cream cheese and strawberry jam. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting while still in the pan. For an elegant finish, frost with Frost Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Mix 1/2 cup of the flour mixture with the melted butter or margarine, then beat into the center of the cake. Press the remaining flour mixture into the center of the cake with a knife or fork. Drive the knife or fork into the center of the cake. This completes the frosting.

For an elegant frosting: Press strawberries onto cooled cake. Fill frosting tube with orange juice to a 1/2 inch depth. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread cream cheese over cream cheese frosting. Place sliced almonds on top. Frost cream cheese frosting with white sugar-coated knife or fork. Remove fruit with a knife or fork. Serve immediately. Fruit should be completely cooled before cutting into squares.