Grandma Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE MIX; 2 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs, large beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups cake flour (measure then sift ) or 2 cups all-purpose flour (measure then sift ); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups grated fresh carrots; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, Drained; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut; BUTTERMILK GLAZE; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; CREAM CHEESE FROSTING; 1.5 (8 ounce) cream cheese, Softed Room Temp; 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, Softed Room Temp; 1 (16 ounce) powdered sugar, Sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

CAKE MIX
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, large beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour (measure then sift ) or 2 cups all-purpose flour (measure then sift )
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups grated fresh carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, Drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1.5 (8 ounce) cream cheese, Softed Room Temp
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, Softed Room Temp
1 (16 ounce) powdered sugar, Sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat Oven at 350 degrees.
2
Combine First 5 ingredints ; Beat well on low speed.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture, Stirring well on low.
4
Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and coconuts; Stir well on Low.
5
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
7
Pour Buttermilk glaze over warm cake layers.
8
LET COOL IN PANS FOR 15 MINS.
9
Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
10
Spread Cream Cheese frosting between each layers and on top and sides of cake.
11
BUTTERMILK GLAZE:
12
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
13
Bring to boil over medium heat cooking for 4 mins Stirring frequently.
14
Remove from heat, Stir in vanilla.
15
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
16
Combine cream cheese and butter; Beat at medium speed until smooth.
17
Gradually add sugar, Beating until light and fluffy.
18
Stop mixer and hand stir in vanilla.

2721

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

247

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE MIX, 2 cups white sugar, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Grandma 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.

Grandma Carrot Cake

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