Carrot Cake Challenge

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How's the first day of the work week going?   Yesterday, I had a hard time continuing the big painting. I ended up working on another unfinished piece instead.  By 3PM, I felt like doing something else so I thought, "Why don't I bake?"   I have never baked my entire life.  However, I have given myself a challenge to be able to master carrot cake so that I could make one for my Mother- in-law's birthday this summer.  So here it is.  My version  is pretty rough and it's great that it's moist but a bit rich.  I love the way the carrot and walnuts blended together with cream cheese icing.


It was exciting to do.  I just followed  Joy of Baking Recipe.  Do give it a try and it'll take your mind off whatever it is you feel like you're stuck in.  It made me feel better despite all the mess I've done in the kitchen. :)
XOXO,
Arni

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  1. Tina L. HookMay 17, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    I sometimes do this with my creative energy...I just take it somewhere new. This looks divine btw.

    PS thanks for participating in my last blog mingle. I'm doing this again tomorrow.

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  2. Travel GourmandeMay 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Thanks so much Tina. I always enjoy participating in your blog mingle. You're such a great host. The topics help me reflect on things while discovering new and interesting bloggers at the same time. Count me in again tomorrow :)

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  3. Travel GourmandeMay 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

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  4. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Yum...that cake looks awesome! Baking always gets me out of feeling "stuck".

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  5. Jessica VealitzekMay 19, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    I'm not a big baker, either, but you're right, it's great for de-stressing and feeling accomplished. The cake looks yummy, by the way.
    (Stopping over from Tina's blog mingle...)

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  6. Travel GourmandeMay 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for your message, Lucy and for visiting.

    Thanks Jessica for stopping by.

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