Ingredients for Excellent Carrot Cake
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup buttermilk (for glaze)
- Vegetable Oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze), plus 1 teaspoon for frosting
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Crushed Pineapple
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter (for frosting)
- Light Corn Syrup
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
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How to Make Excellent Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained), and 1 cup shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Buttermilk Glaze:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook for 4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour glaze over the cooled cake.
- **Cream Cheese Frosting:** Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter, and 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting over the cooled, glazed cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
375g
Fat
103g
Carbs
38g
