Felix's 2nd Birthday Cake

My very talented friend Jo created the below bear cake for my darling godson's 2nd birthday.

I had nothing to do with this at all (except eating) and it was too good not to share.

The recipe is from http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/

• Baby's First Birthday Cake (Carrot Cake adapted from What to Expect)) 
• (Makes 1 double-layer 9-inch square cake) 
•  2 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots -  2 1/2 cups apple juice concentrate (may 
• use slightly less) - 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour (may use Graham or all-purpose unbleached as well)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil -  2 whole eggs -  4 egg whites 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ - 2 Tbsp low sodium baking powder 
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon – 1 Tsp ground Ginger 
• Prep: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two 9 inch square cake pans with waxed paper and spray the paper with vegetable spray/shortening.

1. Combine the carrots with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the juice concentrate in a medium size saucepan. 
2. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender,15 to 20 mins. Purée in a blender of food processor until smooth – add pinch of brown sugar and dash of cinnamon as you purée then add the raisins and process until finely chopped. Let mixture cool. 
3. Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups juice concentrate, the oil, eggs, egg whites, and vanilla; beat just until well mixed. Fold in the carrot puree and applesauce. Pour the batter intothe prepared cake pans. 
4. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 mins. Cool briefly in the pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. When cool, frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.