Cheesecake Swirl Carrot Bundt Cake For Easter Day 2024

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Cutting into this rich, spicy carrot Bundt cake reveals cheesecake swirls! The ingredient list is lengthy, but most are pantry basics used in other cake layers. Slicing requires total cake cooling.

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– 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil – 4 large egg – 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) packed light or dark brown sugar – 3/4 cup (133g) smooth unsweetened applesauce – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon orange zest – 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour  – 2 teaspoons baking powder – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon ground ginger – 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg – 1/4 teaspoon ground clove – 2 cups (260g) peeled and shredded carrot – optional: 1 cup (130g) roughly chopped pecan – Cheesecake Layer – 12 ounces (339g) full-fat brick cream cheese – 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar – 1 large egg, at room temperature – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – Glaze (Optional) – 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted – 2 Tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh orange juice or milk

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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously grease a 12-15 cup (2,839-3,548ml) Bundt pan. Set aside. Mix the oil, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and orange zest in a large bowl until no lumps remain. Set aside.  

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Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in another large bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry components and stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until barely mixed. 

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Mix in carrots and pecans. About 6 cups of batter. Fill the Bundt pan with half the batter and distribute it. Beat cream cheese for 1 minute on medium speed in a medium bowl with a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle or whisk attachment until smooth and creamy. 

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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat fast until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over carrot cake batter, avoiding the pan borders. Try to spread the dense mixture. 

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Pour and distribute the remaining carrot cake batter on top, then gently swirl with a knife. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 55–75 minutes. 

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This thick cake takes a long time to bake, so don't give up. If the cake top browns quickly, loosely cover it with aluminium foil. Once done, remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes in pan. 

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After 30 minutes, flip the slightly cooled Bundt cake onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Make sure cake is cool before coating, slicing, and serving. Mix glaze ingredients.  

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Thin or thicken with extra liquid or confectioners' sugar. Pour over cake. Slice and serve. Keep leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for 5 days. 

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Also see

Strawberry Coconut Macaroons For Easter Day 2024 

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