Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze Recipe

Award-winning recipe from the Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II! This decadent carrot cake is unbelievably delicious, boasting BOTH a creamy cream cheese frosting AND a tangy buttermilk glaze. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more! Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. (Prep time does not include chilling time)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 480.4 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze

  • Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Light Corn Syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • Crushed Pineapple
  • Carrots
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Seedless Raisin
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel

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How to Make Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Then, add the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the grated carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and raisins. Fold into the batter until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.
  10. Prepare the buttermilk glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the frosted cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

42g

Carbs

21g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze?

Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze?

Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze has approximately 480.4 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze?

The key ingredients for Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze are Granulated Sugar, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Butter, Light Corn Syrup, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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