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carrot cream cheese swirl cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jamie S
@jamieski
Omaha, NE

What can I say? Was in the mood for plain old carrot cake but, being me, I decided on a whim to combine the cake and frosting elements in one. And oh my gosh, yum.

(1 rating)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For carrot cream cheese swirl cake

  • 2 c
    wheat flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    ginger powder
  • dash
    salt
  • 1 c
    applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 c
    carrot, shredded
  • 1 c
    water
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    honey

How To Make carrot cream cheese swirl cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and spices. Add the applesauce, shredded carrot, and water until well-mixed. Set aside
  • 3
    Using a standing mixer, with the wire whisk attachment, beat together the cream cheese and honey for a few minutes or until well-combined. Scrape the sides if necessary.
  • 4
    Spread the carrot cake batter in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Pour spoonfulls of the cream cheese mixture on top.
  • 5
    Swirl the two batters together in the pan using a knife. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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