1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour, unbleached
4 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice, unsweetened
1 cup carrot, finely shredded
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon orange juice, unsweetened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Combine crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes. Combine 20 ounces cream cheese, granulated sugar and 1/4 cup 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 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250F, 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. Serves 10.
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