BUTTERMILK CARROT CAKE

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Provided by Christina Lawrence

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c buttermilk
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) 8 ounce crushed pineapple, drained
2 c carrots peeled and grated
1 c chopped walnuts
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/4 lb butter
1 Tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
1/4 lb butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp orange juice
1 tsp orange peel, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease two 9\" cake pans; set aside.
  • 2. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together; set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • 4. Add flour mixture, pineapple, carrots and walnuts; stir well.
  • 5. Pour into cake pans, bake for 55 minutes or until wooden tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 6. While cake is baking prepare buttermilk glaze. BUTTERMILK GLAZE: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • 7. Remove cake from oven and slowly pour glaze over hot cake.
  • 8. Cool cake in pan until glaze is totally absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • 9. Turn out of pans, and cool completely.
  • 10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting; frost top of one layer first, then set the other layer on top of that, frost sides and top. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla, powdered sugar, orange juice and grated peel. Mix until smooth. Mix until smooth.
  • 11. Refrigerate until frosting is set.

Orlando Rodriguez
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


jane doe
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


FAHAMIDA YEASMIN
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was a big hit with our guests too.


Daahir
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Malik Daniah
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I followed the recipe exactly but the cake didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but not as good as I'd hoped.


Just Wanna Talk
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Royal Nirajan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing and it was a big hit with my family.


ZAREA Zbare
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Thabo Matjipa
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This carrot cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and tangy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Kamohelo Melamu
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Adnan wallana
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This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The buttermilk gave it a lovely tang, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!