THE BLUE RIBBON CARROT CAKE

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This may have been posted before, but a friend gave me this version from an old cookbook. It's a little involved but well worth the effort.

Provided by Diane Audette

Categories Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 27

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Ingredients

1 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 stick butter
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
GLAZE (ABOVE)
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 granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 8oz can(s) crushed pineapple
2 c grated carrots
3 1/2 oz shredded coconut
1 c chopped walnuts
CAKE (ABOVE)
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp orange juice, fresh
FROSTING (ABOVE)

Steps:

1. For the cake: Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a 9x13 baking dish or 2 9" cake pans. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Set aside. In large bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla and mix well. Add flour mixture, pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins and walnuts and stir well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Ovens vary. Mine takes 40 minutes. While cake is baking, make the glaze.
2. For Buttermilk Glaze:. In small saucepan over high heat, 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. When cake is done, remove the cake from the oven and pour the glaze onto the hot cake. Allow the cake to absorb glaze, about 15 minutes. Prepare frosting.
3. For Frosting:. In large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and orange juice. Mix until smooth. Frost cake and refrigerate until frosting is set. Serve cake chilled.

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Promise Anthony

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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.

Carrie lynn Grajera

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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could. It's the best carrot cake I've ever had.

Umesh Dusadh

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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.

Oretha Jallah

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This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.

Sadman Ahmad shohan

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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.

Sujal M Tmg

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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.

Marc 8bp

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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for potlucks or bake sales.

Alvi Huzaifa

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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.

Muawaz Shahbaz

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Delicious!

Oginni Silver

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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out amazing! Everyone loved it.

Georgia Jenkins

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I've never been a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and tangy.