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Buttermilk Carrot Cake

Name: Buttermilk Carrot Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups grated carrots; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; GLAZE:; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023

This is a scrumptious treat that has been a favorite of families for generations.—Mrs. Harold Podraza, Houston, Texas

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat until smooth. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, orange zest and salt; add to buttermilk mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots, coconut, nuts and pineapple. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Place pans on wire racks.
In a saucepan, combine the first five glaze ingredients. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Spread over warm cakes. Cool completely before removing from pans.
In a bowl, combine the first five frosting ingredients; beat until fluffy. Beat in sugar. Place one cake glaze side up on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Frost top and sides of cake.

Buttermilk Carrot Cake

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