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Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

Name: Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

20 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022

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.

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

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