Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The Best Carrot Cake



     Carrots are good for you, right? And pineapple, coconut and walnuts? The stuff dreams are made of. This cake is full of 'em. Topped right out of the oven with a dreamy hot buttermilk glaze (that's really more of a butterscotch caramel glaze) and then with a layer of cream cheese frosting, this is a cake I look forward to making again.

     I made this for Easter dinner at my Mom's house. It was good the first day, and even better the next. I recommend making this when there are people to help you eat it. Trust me, no one will complain.  Next time I'll make layers- I needed this one to travel so I opted for a sheet cake. More layers = more frosting per bite. That can't be a bad thing, can it? I followed the recipe as written, and wouldn't change a thing. You can find the recipe- from Southern Living here.
   
Happy Earth Day!


37 comments:

  1. Lovely carrot cake! And with the cream cheese frosting, yum!
    Glad to see your post!! :)

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  2. Yum, yum, yum. Sounds like a lovely Easter! I love the glaze part - wonderful! P.S. welcome back :)

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  3. What a great dessert to bring to your mom's house for Easter. Looks delicious!

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  4. Thank you for sharing a great carrot cake recipe! I may try these in cupcake form. The frosting sounds REALLY good.

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  5. Oh that looks so good! the luscious frosting is gorgeous - love carrot cake!
    Mary

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  6. Hi Betty, thank you for your kind comment on my blog...sounds like you and your family had a wonderful Easter, as well!
    Your carrot cake is so perfect. moist, and delicious. I also made the Southern Living recipe in the past; I do appreciate your link...thanks for sharing (printed it out again)

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  7. I love carrot cake of any kind and this recipe looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Oh, wow, I can't believe that it gets topped with a caramel glaze! Yes, I have to try this. I agree, more frosting, more yum!

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  9. i've always said that carrot cake covers all the four food groups and therefore must be good for you, and i continue to stand by it. :)
    looks deliciously moist!

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  10. Our family recipe is almost that one..
    The crushed pineapple..makes the moistest!!
    Love sweet violas..

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  11. Hah! Laughing at your frosting comment. So true. This really does look like "the best"! So moist. Sounds like you had a great Easter, Betty.

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  12. YUM! This looks so amazing! I love carrot cake- it is just pure comfort food - to me anyway! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  13. The glaze sounds like it would make carrot cake quite a bit more interesting. Hope you had a good Easter.

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  14. Delicious looking carrot cake -- my favorite cake!

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  15. My favorite cake! And filled with pineapple, coconut and nuts is exactly the way I like mine. And I agree; you need a good frosting to cake ratio :)

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  16. Who wouldn't love carrot cakes?!! It's actually one of my favourite desserts. This looks really beautiful and delicious.

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  17. This looks WONDERFUL!! I don't think I could ever have enough carrot cake recipes :)

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  18. A butterscotch glaze and then cream cheese frosting! I wouldn't be able to leave it alone. I'll save this recipe for a family gathering.

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  19. What a perfect cake for Easter celebration!!! I love carrot cake and I like to have it for all occasions :D

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  20. Delicious looking carrot cake, yes, coconut, pineapple and nuts...everything nicely combined...and yummy frosting too.
    Thanks for the link Betty...have a great week :D

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  21. Such a lovely cake! It has all of my favorite mix-ins, that none of my family love so I never get to add them in. I'll have to do easter at your place next year!

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  22. Wow. This carrot cake looks divine! I NEED to try making carrot cake sometime!

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  23. Carrot cake is a classic. It is comforting and delicious!! Looks wonderful. Blessings, Catherine

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  24. I've actually never tried a carrot cake, I always associate carrots with savoury stuffs, but the combination you list sounds great and I'd be more than willing to give it a try :)!

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  25. Hi Betty, Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Wishing you all the Best! xo

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  26. Hi Betty! Glad to see you're a carrot cake lover like me- I'm always looking for good recipes ;) Gotta love that frosting!

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  27. Nothing beats carrot cake. And the glaze sounds amazing! You've sold me!

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  28. I love carrot cake, you can't go wrong!

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  30. I save every great carrot cake recipe that I can find to always improve on this fabulous favorite of my family's! Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to more recipes from your wonderful blog!
    Roz

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  31. I am always on a quest for the best carrot cake. Can't wait to try your version.

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  32. This sounds amazing with the glaze and then the cream cheese icing! :D

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  33. This sounds fabulous - thanks for sharing. I like the idea of adding coconut and pineapple. I can't wait to try!

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  34. I love love love carrot cakes! :)

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  35. I hope you're doing well, I noticed you haven't posted in a while. I guess school keeps you very busy. Take care.

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