Blue Ribbon Carrot Cake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 75 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 45 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 2483 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
3 large eggs well beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed drained
2 cups carrots grated
3 1/2 ounces coconut flakes
1 cup walnuts chopped
Buttermilk glaze
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup, light
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup butter softened
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon orange zest grated
1 teaspoon orange juice

Directions

Combine flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

Combine eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar, and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Stir in flour mixture, pineapple, carrots, coconut, and chopped walnuts.

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Immediately spread Buttermilk Glaze evenly over layers.

Cool in pans 15 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely.

Spread Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Store cake in refrigerator.

Buttermilk Glaze.

Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk, butter, and corn syrup in a Dutch oven.

Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes, stirring often.

Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.

Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting.

Combine butter and cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla, powdered sugar, rind, and juice; beat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 718g
Amount per Serving
Calories 2483 53% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 147.0g226%
 Saturated Fat 64.0g320%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 348mg116%
Sodium 1322mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 278.0g93%
 Dietary Fiber 10.0g42%
 Sugars 214.0g
Protein 29.0g57%
Vitamin A 234%  Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 25%  Iron 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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