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Grandma's Carrot Cake

SUBMITTED BY: heybejay PHOTO BY: Cheesecakemama

"This recipe has been a favorite in our family for three generations. Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful and is topped with a buttermilk glaze while still warm. Try it and I think you will agree that it is the best!! Be certain to reduce the baking temperature to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) if using a glass baking pan."

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PREP TIME	40 Min
COOK TIME	45 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 25 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in the pineapple, carrots, coconut and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While still warm, poke holes in the cake with a fork.
For the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour glaze over warm cake, then allow to cool completely.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by DIANNA CAMPBELL

I tried this recipe today and it was really delicious. Very moist and not as heavy as my old... MORE

Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by SKerber

This is the best carrot cake that I have ever tasted. I made it with cream cheese frosting and... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by IRISHEYES

I have to admit I haven't tried the cake part of the this recipe. I wanted a buttermilk glaze... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2004 by BEV0426

I love Carrot Cake, but hate shredding those carrots. So, when I make a carrot cake, I want it... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2007 by Sheila

My 19 yr old son requested carrot cake for his birthday. I just made this cake. I made it... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by vcowgirl

This was great! Just the recipe I was looking for. My mother-in-law used to make it but I... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by Valerie's Kitchen

Wonderful! I baked mine in 2 round cake pans for a round layered cake. I substituted... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by PHATYODA

This cake was very good but I found the glaze to make it a bit greasy. Next time I make it I... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by k. treat

This was good..the glaze is the biggest winner...but I still like another carrot cake recipie... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by Cheesecakemama

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