Ultimate Carrot Cake Recette

Indulge in the most moist and decadent carrot cake you'll ever taste! This highly-requested recipe, originally featured in Southern Living's October 1997 issue, is a testament to precision baking. While slightly labor-intensive, the three-part process—cake, buttermilk glaze, and cream cheese frosting—is undeniably worth the effort. Prepare for a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your family and friends raving. This 5-star recipe emphasizes the importance of using quality ingredients, like Sonoma Syrup Co.'s Vanilla Bean Crush (available at King Arthur Flour or occasionally Marshall's). Get ready for a truly unforgettable baking experience!

Préparation 60 min
Cuisson 90 min
Calories 1390.2 kcal
Protéines 24g
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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Ultimate Carrot Cake

  • All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • pinch of salt (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Carrots
  • Crushed Pineapple
  • Flaked Coconut
  • Pecans
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup (for glaze)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

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Comment préparer Ultimate Carrot Cake

  1. **Cake:**
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, and ½ cup shredded coconut.
  7. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. **Buttermilk Glaze:**
  11. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt.
  12. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes.
  13. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  14. Drizzle glaze evenly over the cooled cake layers.
  15. **Cream Cheese Frosting:**
  16. In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), and 4 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  17. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
  18. Frost the cake layers, spreading frosting between each layer and on top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

533g

Fat

173g

Carbs

54g

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Ultimate Carrot Cake ?

Ultimate Carrot Cake prend environ 150 minutes du début à la fin — environ 60 minutes de préparation et 90 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Ultimate Carrot Cake ?

Ultimate Carrot Cake contient environ 1390.2 calories par portion, avec environ 24 g de protéines, 54 g de glucides et 121 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Ultimate Carrot Cake ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Ultimate Carrot Cake sont All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Cinnamon, Eggs, Sugar. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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