Excellent Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Excellent Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups grated carrots; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 1/4 cups coconut; Buttermilk Glaze; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Cream Cheese Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup solid margarine, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/4 cups coconut
Buttermilk Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup solid margarine, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Combine first 5 ingredients; beat well.
2
Mix flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture; stir well.
3
Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple and coconut; stir well.
4
Pour batter into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.
6
Buttermilk Glaze: Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan.
7
Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes on medium heat.
8
Remove from heat; add vanilla.
9
Pour buttermilk glaze over warm cake; let cake cool.
10
Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter; beat until smooth.
11
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
12
Stir in vanilla.
13
Spread cream cheese frosting on top of cooled cake.

2787

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Excellent 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.

Excellent Carrot Cake

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