Baby Birthday Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 1/4 cups apple juice concentrate
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups whole wheat flour (King Aurthur brand \"White Whole Wheat\" is a lighter alternative)
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

Preparation

Combine the sliced carrots with 1 Cup pluse 2 Tbl. of the apple juice concentrate in a pan, bringing it to a boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the carrots are soft. Puree carrots and juice with the raisins in a food processor.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line two 9-inch square cake pans with parchment paper, also greasing the parchment.
Mix flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
Add remaining wet ingredients, adding the carrot/raisin puree last, folding inches
Pour evenly into two cake pans.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes clean.
Wait until cakes or cooled until you frost.