Description
Cheesecake Swirl Carrot Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the warm, spiced flavor of carrot cake with a rich cream cheese swirl. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. With its captivating marbled appearance and delectable taste, this cake is sure to impress your guests or provide a comforting indulgence after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, and oil until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture gently until just combined.
- For the cheesecake swirl, beat softened cream cheese with an egg and sugar until creamy.
- Pour half of the carrot batter into the bundt pan, dollop cheesecake mixture on top, and swirl with a knife.
- Pour remaining carrot batter over the cheesecake layer and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg