Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Best Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 3/4 c. vegetable oil; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 c. grated carrots; 1 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans); 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained; 3 1/2 oz. can flaked coconut; Buttermilk Glaze; Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz. can flaked coconut
Buttermilk Glaze
Cream Cheese Frosting

1
Combine first 5 ingredients; beat well. Combine flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
2
Add to sugar mixture, stirring well. Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple (drained) and coconut. Stir well. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
3
Pour Buttermilk Glaze over warm cake layers.
4
Let cool in pans 15 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks or paper towels, sifted with powdered sugar.
5
(This cake is very delicate and must be handled carefully.)
6
When completely cool, spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

1820

kcal

Calories

Fat

234

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 3/4 c. buttermilk, 3/4 c. vegetable oil, 3 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Best Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Carrot Cake

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