14 KARAT CAKE

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This is my favorite carrot cake recipe! My family loves it and I hope your family will agree!

Provided by Mary Lou Ivy

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 c light brown sugar
1 c white sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c canola oil or oil of your choice
2 c carrots, grated
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c pecans, chopped
1 small can(s) coconut optional
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 c white sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter
1 Tbsp white corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. To make cake: Mix first 4 ingredients together in large bowl. In mixing bowl combine sugars. Beat eggs and add oil. Add oil and eggs mixture to sugars. Mix into dry ingre. Add carrots ,pineapple, pecans and coconut. Pour in prepared pans and bake until done. I make mine in a 9X13 pan and takes 35-45 minutes depending on your oven.
  • 2. Buttermilk glaze Combine all except vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil over med heat. Cook for 4 minutes stirring while it boils. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Spread hot glaze over warm cake. Cool and frost.
  • 3. Orange Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup butter 8 ounce cream cheese, soft 1 teas each of vanilla, orange juice, orange rind 1 pound powdered sugar Mix butter and soft cream cheese. Add rest of ingredients. FYI..I double this since my family loves frosting!

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