CARROT-PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE

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Carrot-Pineapple Cake With Buttermilk Glaze image

If desired you may omit the buttermilk glaze and frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting, see my recipe#90142 ---- prep time includes making the buttermilk glaze.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons maple extract (or use 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
3 large carrots, peeled and grated (2 cups, does not have to be exactly 2 cups!)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
3/4 cup cups raisins (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl beat eggs with sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla for about 5 minutes (beat for 5 minutes, no less!).
  • In another bowl mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to the egg mixture beating at low speed until blended.
  • Fold in carrots, drained pineapple, raisins (if using) and walnuts; mix with wooden spoon until combined.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cover the pan loosley with foil to prevent excess browning.
  • Return to oven and bake for another 12-13 minutes more, or until the cake tests done.
  • To make the buttermilk glaze; in a heavy saucepan bring the sugar, baking soda, butter, buttermilk and corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook for about 4 minutes or until the mixture is golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Drizzle the buttermilk mixture glaze over the cake.
  • Cool completely in the pan then frost with cream cheese icing.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.6, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 732.9, Carbohydrate 92.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 68.7, Protein 8.6

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