BLUE RIBBON CARROT CAKE
Though this recipe came from humble beginnings (it was in a shoebox of recipes my mother had saved since the forties), it has since risen to fame as the best carrot cake ever amongst my family, friends, and coworkers. Nothing like the sawdust-dry carrot cakes you often come across, this one is dense, moist and very rich. I knew...
Provided by Lisa Glass
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- 2. Combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl or stand mixer. Beat until smooth.
- 3. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix in drained pineapple, carrots, and coconut.
- 4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
- 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out free of wet batter. While cake is baking, make buttermilk glaze.
- 6. For buttermilk glaze, combine sugar, soda, buttermilk, butter, and corn syrup in a heavy pan or small dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook for four minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
- 7. When cake is finished, remove from oven and immediately spread with buttermilk glaze. While cooling, make cream cheese frosting.
- 8. For frosting, combine butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
- 9. After cake is cooled completely, spread on cream cheese frosting. Store cake covered in the refrigerator.
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SandraNgaletsane Shayi
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this cake again and again.
Mbongiseni Ndlovu
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any carrot cake lover.
Emmanuel Kwakye
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again for my next party.
Reta Mamo
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots.
Ashley Gold
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the carrot cake.
Reece Mends
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with whole wheat flour.
RS Raj
[email protected]The nuts and raisins in this cake add a nice crunchy texture and a pop of flavor.
Mand Star
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh carrots. It gives the cake a delicious, natural sweetness.
Eesa Ahmad Ishaque
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any skill level. Even if you're a beginner baker, you can make this cake.
Kashmiri Team
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe is a game-changer.
Ishtiaq Malik
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! I always get compliments when I bring it to parties.
Jiniya Sultana
[email protected]I've tried other carrot cake recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite.
ceda shrinski
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's like a carrot cake dream come true.
Bodie G
[email protected]I was a little worried about the cream cheese frosting, but it was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.
kqmaede
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.
Noyon Sign
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.
Enzo Foots
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Shahkeel Ahamad
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and I can't wait to make it again.
Ron Whitehead
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit and everyone wanted seconds.
Kalam Azad
[email protected]This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is also amazing - it's light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.