2teaspoonsvanilla extractmake sure to use the real stuff
2cupsgrated carrot
1 - 8ozcan crushed pineappledrained
1 - 3 ½ozcan flaked coconut
1cupchopped pecans
For the Buttermilk Glaze:
1cupsugar
1 ½teaspoonsbaking soda
½cupbutter milk
½cupbutter
1tablespoonlight corn syrup
1teaspoonvanilla extractagain, no imitation allowed
For the Frosting:
¾cupbuttersoftened
2– 8 oz package cream cheesesoftened
3cupssifted powdered sugar
1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extractenough said above about imitation
chopped pecansoptional
Instructions
Start by lining 3 - 9 inch layer cake pans with greased wax paper (bottom only) and grease (use butter) and flour the sides of the pan well.
Set oven at 350 degrees.
Next, mix together the first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Then beat the eggs along with the next four ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth in another bowl.
Now add the flour mixture and continue to mix at low speed until smooth.
Fold in the carrot and the last 3 ingredients.
Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
While the cake is in the oven, make the glaze.
Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Make sure to stir often as it heats up and then constant for about 4 minutes after the boil.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Once the cake comes out of the oven, you’ll want to pour the glaze over each layer evenly.
Place the cake pans on a wire rack and let them cool for at least 15 minutes.
Once cool, remove from cake pans and continue to cool. You can place them in the fridge for at least an hour and get them slightly cool and firm for the frosting. Make sure to cover them well.
For the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Frost the top and sides of all three layers.
Stack layers and add chopped pecans around the side of cake (optional).
Notes
Notes from Leon: Don’t get in a hurry to frost. If the cake is too warm, the frosting will melt and the cake will not stay put. The layers will slide off of each other and drive you crazy. Pull the cake from the fridge and one layer at a time, spread the frosting until all 3 layers are in place and well coated.