BUTTERMILK CARROT CAKE

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Provided by Christina Lawrence

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c buttermilk
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) 8 ounce crushed pineapple, drained
2 c carrots peeled and grated
1 c chopped walnuts
GLAZE INGREDIENTS
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/4 lb butter
1 Tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
1/4 lb butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp orange juice
1 tsp orange peel, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease two 9\" cake pans; set aside.
  • 2. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together; set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • 4. Add flour mixture, pineapple, carrots and walnuts; stir well.
  • 5. Pour into cake pans, bake for 55 minutes or until wooden tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 6. While cake is baking prepare buttermilk glaze. BUTTERMILK GLAZE: In a small saucepan, 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.
  • 7. Remove cake from oven and slowly pour glaze over hot cake.
  • 8. Cool cake in pan until glaze is totally absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • 9. Turn out of pans, and cool completely.
  • 10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting; frost top of one layer first, then set the other layer on top of that, frost sides and top. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla, powdered sugar, orange juice and grated peel. Mix until smooth. Mix until smooth.
  • 11. Refrigerate until frosting is set.

M “Sparkler” M
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Hesandu Nimsara
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This carrot cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Ejim Esther Chikamso
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This carrot cake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee Lee Yearwood
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I've tried many different carrot cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


madiha Kanwal
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of buttermilk. It really makes a difference. The cream cheese frosting is also amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


WhoAm I?dll
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This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Ayesha Hakim
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I've been making this carrot cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use buttermilk instead of sour cream. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Irfan Jutt
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This carrot cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


naznin sultana
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it and the adults couldn't get enough of it. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassam Abbasi abbasi
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This carrot cake is delicious! The buttermilk makes it so moist and tender. The cream cheese frosting is also amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


christopher christopher
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakansereko Faridah
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the cream cheese frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sumon Tmg
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I've tried many different carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ethan Ortiz
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This carrot cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use buttermilk instead of sour cream. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Susan Harley
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I made this cake for Easter and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was to die for.


Saeedkhan Khan
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! The buttermilk makes it so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aiya Gertland
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


DPN Bros.
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This carrot cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The buttermilk gave it a tangy flavor that really complemented the carrots and spices. I will definitely be making this again!