Magnificent Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Magnificent 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 canola oil; 3 large eggs; 3 teaspoons rum extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons rum extract

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons rum extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, beat sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and extract until well blended. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots, pineapple, walnuts and currants.
2
Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
3
Meanwhile, for glaze, combine sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup and baking soda in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
4
Pour glaze over hot cakes; cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth.
6
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

3354

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

407

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup canola oil, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Magnificent 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.

Magnificent Carrot Cake

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