MAGNIFICENT CARROT CAKE
If you're looking for something a little more traditional, nothing says Easter like a homemade carrot cake covered in rich cream cheese frosting. A touch of rum extract lends wonderful flavor to every bite of this baked-from-scratch indulgence.-Melanie Madeira, Dallas, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and extract until well blended. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots, pineapple, walnuts and currants., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean., Meanwhile, for glaze, combine sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup and baking soda in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Pour glaze over hot cakes; cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Md Leon
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she loved it.
John Mosikela
[email protected]This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Noor Afridi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfectly.
Rai G
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Sohail Amin
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Simee Klein
[email protected]This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Mr Suporter
[email protected]Excellent recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet. I will definitely make this again.
Fatima Dhaysi
[email protected]This was my first time making carrot cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Melessa Clopton
[email protected]I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
ShaFii Khan
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.