Honeybun Carrot Cake with Cheesecake Filling
If you’re in search of a show-stopping dessert that brings joy to any occasion, look no further than this Honeybun Carrot Cake with Cheesecake Filling. This delightful cake layers moist carrot cake infused with spices and chunks of pineapple, complemented by a rich, creamy cheesecake layer. Topped with a luscious honey cream cheese frosting, this dessert is the perfect balance of nostalgia and indulgence. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself after a long week, this cake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ¾ cup toasted pecans (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F for the cheesecake layer. Blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Mix in cornstarch, an egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely before chilling.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F for the carrot cake layers. Grease two 8 or 9-inch pans. Whisk together dry ingredients, then mix sugars and oil followed by eggs and vanilla. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Divide batter between pans; bake for 28–32 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter with cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Assemble layers: Place one carrot cake layer on a plate, frost it lightly, add chilled cheesecake layer, top with second carrot layer, then frost generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg