BEST EVER CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE

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This really is an easy cake to make even with all the steps and ingredients. The key is to have all the ingredients ready to go. This is one of my husband's favorite cakes, he likes it warmed up. My grandkids even like this cake.

Provided by Cheryl Kaelin

Categories     Cakes

Time 17h

Number Of Ingredients 26

CAKE
2 c all- purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 c sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c buttermilk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c grated carrot
1 can(s) (8-ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz flaked coconut
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3/4 c butter softened
11 oz cream cheese ( 1 8 ounce & 1 3 ounce package)
3 c sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with wax paper; lightly grease and flour wax paper. Set pans aside.
  • 2. Stir together first 4 ingredients. Beat eggs and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients. Pour batter into prepared cake pans
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle Buttermilk Glaze evenly over layers; cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • 4. Buttermilk Glaze Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring often, 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • 5. Cream Cheese Frosting Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Sara Baloch
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This carrot cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kashif Akhter
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★★★★★


Sameer Chinighni
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This carrot cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend it!


Paul Ryan
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I love the buttermilk glaze on this carrot cake. It's not too sweet, but it adds a delicious richness to the cake.


Nasteexo Hassan
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This carrot cake is easy to make and turns out perfect every time. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Millad Maldar
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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even those who don't usually like carrot cake.


Karishma Rajbanshi
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's moist, flavorful, and the buttermilk glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.