Ultimate Carrot Delight Cake
Discover the ultimate indulgence with the Ultimate Carrot Delight Cake! This delectable dessert is brimming with a harmonious blend of spices, sweet carrots, and tropical notes from crushed pineapple and coconut. Each moist slice is enhanced with a rich cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the cake's flavors. As an added bonus, this cake tastes even better the next day, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Although it requires a bit more attention than your standard carrot cake, the result is truly worth every effort, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or family gathering.
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Servings
408
Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
2 cups (granulated)
Buttermilk
3/4 cup (liquid)
Vegetable Oil
3/4 cup (liquid)
Eggs
3 large (beaten)
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons (liquid)
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups (sifted)
Baking Soda
2 teaspoons (dry)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (dry)
Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons (dry)
Grated Carrots
2 cups (fresh)
Chopped Walnuts
1 cup (optional, chopped)
Crushed Pineapple
1 (8 ounce) can (drained)
Coconut Flakes
1 1/4 cups (sweetened or unsweetened)
Butter
1/2 cup (unsalted, melted)
Light Corn Syrup
1 tablespoon (liquid)
Cream Cheese
8 ounces (softened)
Butter
1/2 cup (softened, for frosting)
Powdered Sugar
16 ounces (sifted)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (for frosting)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture well until fully incorporated.
2
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
3
Fold in the grated carrots, optional walnuts, drained crushed pineapple, and coconut. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6
While the cake is baking, prepare the buttermilk glaze. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk, butter, light corn syrup, and baking soda. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently. Once boiling, allow it to cook for 4 minutes.
7
Remove the glaze from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Once the cake is baked and still warm, pour the buttermilk glaze evenly over the top. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
8
To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
9
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top. Slice and serve to enjoy this delightful dessert!
Nutrition Information
20 g
Fat
54 g
Carbs
5 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ultimate Carrot Delight Cake?
The Ultimate Carrot Delight Cake is a moist dessert featuring a blend of spices, carrots, crushed pineapple, and coconut, topped with a buttermilk glaze and cream cheese frosting.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 408 calories.
What size baking pan is required?
You should use a 13x9 inch baking pan that has been greased and floured.
What is the baking temperature for this cake?
The cake should be baked in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).
How long does the cake need to bake?
The cake takes approximately 55 minutes to bake, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Does this recipe include pineapple?
Yes, it calls for one 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, which should be drained before use.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, the recipe suggests 1 cup of optional chopped walnuts.
What kind of coconut is used?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 cups of coconut flakes, which can be either sweetened or unsweetened.
How many eggs are needed for the batter?
The recipe requires 3 large eggs, beaten.
What are the main spices used?
The primary spice used in this recipe is 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
What is the purpose of the buttermilk glaze?
The buttermilk glaze is poured over the warm cake to add extra moisture and flavor before the frosting is applied.
How do I make the buttermilk glaze?
Combine sugar, buttermilk, butter, light corn syrup, and baking soda in a saucepan, bring to a boil for 4 minutes, then stir in vanilla.
When should I apply the glaze?
The glaze should be poured evenly over the top of the cake while the cake is still warm.
What ingredients are in the cream cheese frosting?
The frosting consists of 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of softened butter, 16 ounces of sifted powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Should the cake be cooled before frosting?
Yes, the cake must cool completely in the pan after glazing before you spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 20 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein is in the cake?
Each serving provides 5 grams of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in a slice?
There are 54 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What type of oil is used?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of vegetable oil.
Can this cake be made in advance?
Yes, the cake actually tastes better the next day as it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Is the flour sifted?
Yes, the recipe calls for 2 cups of all-purpose flour that has been sifted.
How much buttermilk is used in total?
The recipe uses buttermilk in two parts: 3/4 cup for the cake batter and an unspecified amount (as per glaze instructions) for the glaze.
What kind of sugar is in the cake batter?
The cake batter uses 2 cups of granulated sugar.
Does the recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of baking soda in the batter and an additional amount in the glaze.
Is the butter for the frosting salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of softened butter for the frosting, typically unsalted is preferred for control, though the cake batter calls for unsalted melted butter.
How many carrots are required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of fresh grated carrots.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is added to the dry ingredients.
What liquid vanilla is used?
Vanilla extract is used in the batter (2 tsp), the glaze (amount per instructions), and the frosting (1 tsp).
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to combine sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
How do you prepare the frosting?
Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add sifted powdered sugar until fluffy, then stir in vanilla.