With winter bearing down, but spring on the way here in Texas, I wanted to make a delicious dessert that everyone will love.

While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a large saucepan, combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes stirring ...

Carrot cake is delicious but it can be disheartening ... To test if they are done, poke the cake centre with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out the cake clean, it is ready.

I dreamt up this carrot cake twist on a Mexican party classic ... Step Remove the lining paper and then invert back into the tin. Poke holes all over the surface with a skewer.