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Ingredients
1 c. Graham Cracker Crumbs3 Tbs. Granulated Sugar
3 Tbs. Margarine, Melted
24 oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c. Granulated Sugar
1/2 c. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4 ea. Large Eggs
1/4 c. Unsweetened Orange Juice
1 c. Finely Shredded Carrot
1/4 c. Raisins
1/2 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger
1 Tbs. Unsweetened Orange Juice
1 c. Sifted Powdered Sugar
Directions
Combine crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine 20 ozs cream cheese, granulated sugar and 1/4 c. flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in eggs and juice. Add combined remaining flour, carrots, raisins, and spices; mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F., continue baking for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Combine remaining cream cheese and juice, mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional raisins and finely shredded carrots, if desired.
