Grandma's Carrot Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 29, 2004

I love Carrot Cake, but hate shredding those carrots. So, when I make a carrot cake, I want it to be GOOD. This one is delicious. I served it after Christmas Dinner and got 2 "THIS IS THE BEST carrot cake I have ever had" responses!!!

—BEV0426

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 12, 2003

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

—k. treat

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Apr 19, 2003

I tried this recipe today and it was really delicious. Very moist and not as heavy as my old recipe. The buttermilk glaze is easy and tastes great on this cake. Much lighter than the usual cream cheese frosting. Made it for Super Bowl Sunday and everyone loves it! Thanks

—DIANNA CAMPBELL

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May 17, 2007

This is the best carrot cake that I have ever tasted. I made it with cream cheese frosting and it was absolutely delicious. My friends were also amazed at how nice it was.

—SKerber

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Mar 12, 2007

My 19 yr old son requested carrot cake for his birthday. I just made this cake. I made it exactly like the recipe says, even sifted the flour like it said to do. I didn't have crushed pineapple but I had chunked. I drained the pineapple and put it in a blender to "crush" it. The cake was so moist! My family loved it. I used the traditional Betty Crocker recipe for Cream Cheese frosting as he requested the "rich stuff". My sons said I should go into the bakery business. This is a real keeper! Thank you!

—Sheila

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Nov 03, 2004

This was great! Just the recipe I was looking for. My mother-in-law used to make it but I couldn't find my recipe. I used a 10 oz.bag of shredded carrots and baked in a bundt pan. Everyone that has tried it wants the recipe.

—vcowgirl

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Mar 13, 2012

To all who are thinking of making this cake....It is topped with a buttermilk glaze. Alot of people prefer a carrot cake with cream cheese icing, but at least try this one with the glaze. The glaze, in my opinion, is what really makes this carrot cake stand out from other carrot cakes. It's absolutely amazing! Every time I make this cake it is a huge hit. I have been asked for my recipe countless times. I also love carrot cake with cream cheese icing and did try it on my cake once. It was good, but not nearly as good as it is with the glaze. Try it and see for yourself.

—heybejay

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Aug 13, 2005

I have to admit I haven't tried the cake part of the this recipe. I wanted a buttermilk glaze for another carrot cake recipe I use and found this one to be much better than the traditional cream cheese frosting. My husband loves this glaze too. I will try the cake recipe.

—Sylvia

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Nutrition

Calories
643 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
78.5 g
25%

Cholesterol
74 mg
25%

Fat
35.5 g
55%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
6.1 g
12%

Sodium
324 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Carrot Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 643
Calories from Fat: 320

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.5g 55 %
Saturated Fat 10.4g 52 %
Cholesterol 74mg 25 %
Sodium 324mg 13 %
Potassium 226mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 78.5g 25 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 6.1g 12 %
Sugars 59.1g
Vitamin A 68 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 23 %
Niacin 22 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.