Newborn Ginger Babies II (Orange Cream Frosting) Recipe

Name: Newborn Ginger Babies II (Orange Cream Frosting)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 1 cup sugar; ¾ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 large carrot, finely grated (about 1/2 cup); ½ cup gingerroot, minced fresh (about 1/4 pound); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ¾ cup pecans, chopped and toasted; crystallized ginger; orange rind, strips; carrot, shredded

Servings: persons

8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 cup sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 large carrot, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
½ cup gingerroot, minced fresh (about 1/4 pound)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
crystallized ginger
orange rind, strips
carrot, shredded

1
ORANGE CREAM FROSTING: Beat softened cream cheese and orange liqueur at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
2
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Refridgerate until needed.
4
CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease (or place liners into) miniature muffin tins.
5
Set aside.
6
Beat sugar and vegetable oil at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or until smooth.
7
Add egg, beating well after each addition.
8
Beat in grated carrots and fresh ginger.
9
Combine all-purpose flour and next 6 ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture, beating at low speed until moistened.
10
Stir in chopped pecans.
11
Pour batter into muffin tins, filling two- thirds full and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes.
13
Remove from pan, and cool completely on wire racks.
14
Spread tops evenly with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting then decorate with carrots and ginger.
15
GARNISH: Place a small piece of crystalized ginger onto each cake.
16
Peel a thin layer of rind from 1/2 orange (or carrot), and cut into thin strips using a knife.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Newborn Ginger Babies II (Orange Cream Frosting) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Newborn Ginger Babies II (Orange Cream Frosting)

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