Desserts
September 11, 2017
Calories
1181
Sodium
1005mg
41% DV
Fat
85g
132% DV
Protein
12g
25% DV
Carbs
92g
31% DV
Fiber
5g
22% DV
Carrot and Cheesecake Layer Cake
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Moist carrot cake with a hidden cheesecake layered. We topped this with tangy cream cheese frosting and coconut.
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For the Cheesecake Layer
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, to room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Butter or favorite cooking oil, for greasing spring form pan
For the Carrot Cake Layers
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting cake pans
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon sea salt or table salt)
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrot, about 4 large carrots
¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple or drained crushed pineapple
Butter or favorite cooking oil, for greasing cake pans
For the Cream Cheese Buttercream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 to 4½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Shredded sweetened coconut, to decorate top of cake
Freshly grated whole nutmeg, to dust top of cake
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, to room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Butter or favorite cooking oil, for greasing spring form pan
For the Carrot Cake Layers
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting cake pans
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon sea salt or table salt)
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrot, about 4 large carrots
¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup chopped fresh pineapple or drained crushed pineapple
Butter or favorite cooking oil, for greasing cake pans
For the Cream Cheese Buttercream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 to 4½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Shredded sweetened coconut, to decorate top of cake
Freshly grated whole nutmeg, to dust top of cake
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Arrange oven racks to lower and middle positions and preheat oven to 325ºF. Place a 9x13-inch baking dish or pan on the lower rack of oven and fill it halfway with water. The...
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Nutritions
Calories
1181
Sodium
1005mg
41% DV
Fat
85g
132% DV
Protein
12g
25% DV
Carbs
92g
31% DV
Fiber
5g
22% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
61g
307%
Polysaturated Fat
4g
28%
Monosaturated Fat
19g
124%
Cholesterol
164mg
55%
Sodium
1005mg
41%
Potassium
315mg
9%
Protein
12g
25%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
5g
22%
Sugar
51g
103%
Vitamin A
3133IU
62%
Vitamin B6
1mg
92%
Vitamin C
5mg
9%
Calcium
144mg
14%
Iron
3mg
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.