Grandma's Carrot Cake

Name: Grandma's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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.

Recipe by heybejay

Updated on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

40 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

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Ingredients

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
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

643	Calories
36g	Fat
79g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 643
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g	46%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 79g	29%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 59g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 5mg	23%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 226mg	5%

* 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.