14 karat cake
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This is my favorite carrot cake recipe! My family loves it and I hope your family will agree!
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prep time
45 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
12-16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil or oil of your choice
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1 8 ounces can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 small can coconut optional
- BUTTERMILK GLAZE
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make 14 karat cake
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Step 1To make cake: Mix first 4 ingredients together in large bowl. In mixing bowl combine sugars. Beat eggs and add oil. Add oil and eggs mixture to sugars. Mix into dry ingre. Add carrots ,pineapple, pecans and coconut. Pour in prepared pans and bake until done. I make mine in a 9X13 pan and takes 35-45 minutes depending on your oven.
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Step 2Buttermilk glaze Combine all except vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil over med heat. Cook for 4 minutes stirring while it boils. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Spread hot glaze over warm cake. Cool and frost.
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Step 3Orange Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup butter 8 ounce cream cheese, soft 1 teas each of vanilla, orange juice, orange rind 1 pound powdered sugar Mix butter and soft cream cheese. Add rest of ingredients. FYI..I double this since my family loves frosting!
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