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Honeybun Carrot Cake with Cheesecake Filling & Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
This Honeybun Carrot Cake is layered with a rich cheesecake filling and topped with a cinnamon-spiced cream cheese frosting! The ultimate indulgence for carrot cake lovers! Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency) Instructions
Make the Carrot Cake Batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until combined. Add eggs and vanilla.
Fold in grated carrots, sour cream, and pecans. Gradually add dry ingredients until well mixed. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Assemble & Bake the Cake:
Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the pans. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the batter.
Add the remaining carrot cake batter on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool completely before frosting. Make the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing:
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk, beating until smooth. Assemble & Serve:
Spread icing between the layers and over the cake. Garnish with pecans.
Slice & enjoy this honeybun-inspired, ultra-moist carrot cake!
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