Best 5 Country Fair Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the Country Fair Carrot Cake, a classic dessert with a delightful twist. This moist and flavorful cake is studded with grated carrots, providing a subtle sweetness and a vibrant orange hue. Topped with a luscious buttermilk glaze, the cake becomes an irresistible treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying the main recipe, you'll find a collection of variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those with a sweet tooth, the Cream Cheese Frosting recipe offers a rich and tangy topping that perfectly complements the carrot cake's flavors. If you prefer a lighter option, the Lemon Glaze recipe provides a refreshing citrus twist that adds a burst of brightness to the cake.

For those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Carrot Cake recipe offers an alternative that maintains the same delicious flavors and textures of the original. And for those who love the classic flavors of carrot cake but prefer a smaller treat, the Carrot Cake Muffins recipe provides individual servings that are perfect for on-the-go snacking or lunchbox treats.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, the Country Fair Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze and its accompanying recipes are sure to become your go-to choices for carrot cake perfection. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that will leave you with a delightful dessert that's sure to impress.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE



Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze image

This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It also keeps for several days in the refrigerator.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

CAKE:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well-drained
2 cups very finely grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
BUTTERMILK GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Beat eggs in bowl until lemon-colored; beat in the sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture; stir in the pineapple, carrots, nuts and coconut. Pour into lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For frosting, combine all ingredients except vanilla in saucepan; bring to boil. Boil 5-6 minutes, until thick and syrupy; add vanilla. Poke holes in top of cake with toothpick or fork; pour glaze over top while cake is still warm. Serve warm or store in refrigerator.

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COUNTRY FAIR CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE



Country Fair Carrot Cake WIth Buttermilk Glaze image

This is an old Family recipe from the 1940's

Provided by Valerie Salasevicius

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c carrot, shredded
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 tsp black walnut extract (found online)
2 c granulated sugar
2 c self rising flour
1 c chopped black walnuts or walnuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 scant tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. cream together oil, sugar and eggs.
  • 2. Add vanilla,black walnut extract and carrots. Mix well
  • 3. Mix in flour,cinnamon and nuts.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees in well greased and floured bundt pan.
  • 5. For the buttermilk glaze, wisk together 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1 tbs. of Karo syrup and 1/2 tsp. of baking soda. Spoon over still warm cake after you take it out of its baking pan.

BEST EVER CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE



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This really is an easy cake to make even with all the steps and ingredients. The key is to have all the ingredients ready to go. This is one of my husband's favorite cakes, he likes it warmed up. My grandkids even like this cake.

Provided by Cheryl Kaelin

Categories     Cakes

Time 17h

Number Of Ingredients 26

CAKE
2 c all- purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 c sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c buttermilk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c grated carrot
1 can(s) (8-ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz flaked coconut
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3/4 c butter softened
11 oz cream cheese ( 1 8 ounce & 1 3 ounce package)
3 c sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with wax paper; lightly grease and flour wax paper. Set pans aside.
  • 2. Stir together first 4 ingredients. Beat eggs and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients. Pour batter into prepared cake pans
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle Buttermilk Glaze evenly over layers; cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • 4. Buttermilk Glaze Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring often, 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • 5. Cream Cheese Frosting Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

BUTTERMILK GLAZED CARROT CAKE



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It is the buttermilk glaze that sets this apart from ordinary Carrot cake. In one word, moreish....

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups sifted icing sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • LIne three 9 inch cake pans with waxed paper and lightly grease and flour the wax paper.
  • Mix the flour, soda, cinnamon and salt together.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients gradually, mixing well after each addition. Fold in the carrots, pineapple, coconut and pecans.
  • Spoon into prepared pans. Bake at 350*F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean (don't remove from the pans yet).
  • For the glaze, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, buttermilk and baking soda in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and boil for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the hot cake layers. Cool the layers in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from the pans and finish cooling on the rack competely.
  • For the frosting beat the butter and cream cheese at medium speed in a mixing bowl until light.
  • Add the icing sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread between the layers and over the top and side of the cake.

BLUE RIBBON CARROT CAKE [WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE]



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From the Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II. This recipe includes a buttermilk glaze in addition to cream cheese frosting. Preparation time does not include chilling time. This cake is knock-down, drag-out delicious.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter (one half stick butter)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups grated carrots
3 1/2 ounces shredded coconut
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter (1 half stick butter)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • For Buttermilk Glaze:.
  • In small saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, butter, and corn syrup.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Set aside until cake is baked.
  • For cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Generously grease a 9x13 baking dish or 2 9" cake pans.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
  • Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla and mix well.
  • Add flour mixture, pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins and walnuts and stir well.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and slowly pour over buttermilk glaze over hot cake.
  • Cool cake in pan until buttermilk glaze is totally absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • For Frosting:.
  • In large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, powdered sugar, orange juice and orange peel.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Frost cake and refrigerate until frosting is set.
  • Serve cake chilled.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful carrot cake, use fresh, finely grated carrots. Grating the carrots by hand is best, as it gives you more control over the size of the pieces.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • For a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet, use half cream cheese and half unsalted butter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

Conclusion:

This country fair carrot cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cake is topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, and the buttermilk glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine. Follow the tips above to ensure your carrot cake turns out perfectly every time.

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