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Grandma's Carrot Cake

“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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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2007

Extremely yummy. I made this for Easter and it was loved by all. Took longer to cook than estimated.

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colleenhunsinger

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Woodinville, Washington, USA

Living In: Ellensburg, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 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.

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SKerber

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 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!

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Sheila

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bakersfield, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

This recipe is now the official carrot cake for our house. Made it for a family gathering last weekend and everyone not only loved it but told others about it! The glaze takes away some of the heaviness that the traditional frosting has. Cant wait to make it again!

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DENMAN

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2007

I baked this cake during the holidays and it was sensational. I received nothing but praise. I did use a cream cheese frosting instead of the buttercream, but I followed the cake recipe exactly. AWESOME! Many thanks for sharing.

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DSHIP2

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kennewick, Washington, USA

Living In: Selah, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2006

This is the BEST carrot cake recipe I have. It is so moist and an excellent sauce topping compared with the traditional cream cheese topping.

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MOBLEY1

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2006

To all who are thinking of making this cake......Don't let the photo deceive you. Sorry Englerose, but this is not my cake. My cake is not a layer cake and has no icing.It is topped with a buttermilk glaze. prefer a cream cheese icing? at least try it with the glaze. It's absolutely amazing! I also love carrot cake with cream cheese icing, however, no carrot cake with icing of any kind even compares to this one. Brenda Wiley...AKA heybejay

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heybejay

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2005

This is a great recipe. I have baked for many years and this is the first carrot cake recipe I've tried. I must admit I didn't use the glaze and the cake was still very moist. I made a sour cream icing topped with nuts instead. My family is still talking about it! I will use this recipe again and again!!

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Mrs. J

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2005

Absolutely scrumptious. I added nutmeg and raisins and it made all the difference!

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Katy

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Reviewed: 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.

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Sylvia

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Home Town: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, U.K.

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2005

This cake is very rich and wonderful for family gatherings. We love it!!!!!

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PUERT0GIRL25

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Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2005

This cake was very good but I found the glaze to make it a bit greasy. Next time I make it I will use an icing instead.

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PHATYODA

Home Town: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2005

This is the absolute BEST cake I have ever made! This is my new standby for when I need to bring a desert to an event--thanks for a wonderful recipe. Also, the glaze in this recipe can be used on other cakes--It's delicious on a chocolate cake.

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JESSICALYN

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Reviewed: 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!!!

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BEV0426

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 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.

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Reviewed: May 20, 2003

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

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k. treat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Johnsburg, Illinois, USA

Living In: Sarasota, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2001

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

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