14 karat cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Mary Lou Ivy
Dallas, TX

This is my favorite carrot cake recipe! My family loves it and I hope your family will agree!

(1 rating)
yield 12 -16
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For 14 karat cake

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    canola oil or oil of your choice
  • 2 c
    carrots, grated
  • 1 8 oz
    can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped
  • 1 small can
    coconut optional
  • BUTTERMILK GLAZE
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    white corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make 14 karat cake

  • 1
    To 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.
  • 2
    Buttermilk 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.
  • 3
    Orange 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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