14 KARAT CARROT CAKE

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Carrot cake is a favorite of my family so about 5 yrs ago I went on a quest to find "the best" and this is the winner!! I will post a picture when I make it for Easter.

Provided by Mary Lou Ivy

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 c sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c white sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c canola oil any type you have will work ok
2 c grated carrots
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c chopped pecans
1 c coconut or more
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 c butter
8 oz pkg of cream cheese, soften
2 lb sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp each of vanilla, orange, orange rind

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, b powder, salt & cinnamon in large bowl, set aside.
  • 2. In mixer, combine brown sugar, white sugar, eggs and oil. Mix well. Add the above flour mixture and mix until all is incorporated.
  • 3. Add the carrots, pineapple, pecans and coconut, stirring well. Use Baker's Joy on pans of your choice and bake at 350 for 25-45 minutes depending on your pan size.
  • 4. While cake is baking cook the buttermilk glaze. combine all ing except vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil, cook 4 minutes, stirring. remove from heat and add vanilla. Spread hot glaze over warm cake. Cool and frost with orange cream cheese frosting. yum

Nnenna Onuoha
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I highly recommend this carrot cake recipe. It's delicious and easy to make.


Ryan Davis
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just because.


ChArslan Munawar
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I've never had carrot cake before, but this recipe made me a fan.


zynnn Minaphay
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in a few minutes.


Mberry Secka
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple in carrot cake, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out great!


mulidwa Dennis
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's my favorite carrot cake recipe.


Sufian Manj
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's so rich and creamy.


Benjamin Sarpong
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This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khizar Afridi
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I followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. Not sure what went wrong.


Cre»õu Ovidiu
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I substituted walnuts for the pecans and it turned out great!


Abdalmonim Omar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nipun Danujaya
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I've never been a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind.


Izaz Khan
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This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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