Disney4me Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ah. We knew the day would come…the day that we started craving some of those wonderful dishes that we’ve had a chance to enjoy at the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.Welcome to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!And we figure if it’s happening to us, it’s probably happening for you, too. While we’ve enjoyed some truly delicious flavors at this year’s festival, we had our favorites from the very beginning!And one of the sweets we don’t think you should miss is the Fresh Baked Carrot Cake with Craisins® and Cream Cheese Icing.Served at the Hops & Barley Marketplace Booth, this is one of the best entries into the Disney Carrot Cake Arena we’ve ever sampled!Fresh Baked Carrot Cake with Craisins® and Cream Cheese Icing from the Hops & Barley Marketplace BoothWarm and moist, the cake itself is chock-full of goodies. Dried cranberries give the mix an unexpected tang.And the Icing. You know that amazing Warm Cream Cheese Icing you sometimes find on cinnamon rolls?Yeah. That.Fresh Baked Carrot Cake with Craisins® and Cream Cheese Icing — Cross SectionGiven our love around here for Carrot Cake, we were on the fence about whether this one would be mention-worthy or a total snoozefest. I’m happy to say, it’s amazing.So here’s the recipe to make those Carrot Cake fantasies a reality.Warm Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese IcingHops & Barley Marketplace BoothYield: 12 Mini CakesIngredients:Carrot Cake:1 cup dried cranberries1 cup orange juice2 cups sugar1 1/3 cups vegetable oil3 large eggs, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt1 cup chopped walnuts2 cups grated carrots1/2 cup diced fresh pineappleCream Cheese Icing:8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 3 tablespoons milkInstructions:For Carrot Cake:1. Soak dried cranberries in orange juice overnight.2. Preheat oven to 325° F. Butter and flour 12 (1/2 cup) oven-safe ramekins.3. Combine sugar, oil, and eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until light yellow. Stir in vanilla.4. Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.5. Add flour mixture to sugar-egg mixture, mixing until just combined.6. Drain dried cranberries (discard any remaining orange juice). Toss cranberries and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Add carrots and pineapple, tossing to combine. Fold mixture into batter.7. Ladle batter into prepared ramekins. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into cakes comes out clean.For Cream Cheese Icing:1. Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.2. Add more confectioners’ sugar and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until consistency is spreadable.3. While cakes are still warm, turn out of ramekins and spread with icing.Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? The individual cakes would make a delicious and comforting dessert for your Autumn dinner party…or even a glorious weekend breakfast treat!Want More Details About the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival?We are always working to bring you all of the latest and most important news and updates on the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival right here, so stay tuned for details and check out all of the info below!Be sure to join our Disney Food Blog Newsletter for the latest information and details. And keep an eye on our 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page for updates.2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index — and FOOD PHOTOS!2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events2014 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Low-Cost/Free Seminars and Activities2014 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule and Dining Package Information2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free ItemsEpcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page2014 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Events2014 Tower of Terror 10-miler Events2014 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic: Menus, Booking Info available!How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival EventsTo book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting July 31 at 7AM ET. Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, Mixology Seminars, and general admission for some special events will be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com.Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents are eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and mixology seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Discounts are by phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details.News! The DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available!Start planning NOW for your trip with our expert advice, plus information on all of the Special Events, Low Cost Seminars and Demonstrations in a handy take-along format.Use code Chefs at check-out for a $3 discount!Return to the Main 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page.Will you be making Warm Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing after reading the recipe? Leave us your thoughts in comments below!Recipe Credit: A Taste of Epcot: Festival Food From Around the Globe CookbookDisney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Epcot Food and Wine Festival Recipe: Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Ganache from IrelandEpcot Food and Wine Festival Recipe: Mac n’ Cheese Bundles from Chef Carla HallSnack Series: Blueberry Cupcake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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