Delicious and Decadent Carrot Cake with a Boozy Twist

This carrot cake with bourbon cheesecake swirl takes the classic carrot cake to a whole new level of deliciousness. The moist and flavorful carrot cake is complemented by a rich and creamy bourbon cheesecake swirl, creating a dessert that is simply irresistible. With a hint of bourbon, this cake is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a sweet treat with a little bit of sophistication. It's the ultimate indulgence for carrot cake lovers and cheesecake enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

• For the Carrot Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Bourbon Cheesecake Swirl:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for the carrot cake.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and crushed pineapple.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
6. To make the bourbon cheesecake swirl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, bourbon, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
7. Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
8. Drop small spoonfuls of the bourbon cheesecake swirl mixture onto the carrot cake batter.
9. Swirl the two batters together using a knife or a toothpick.
10. Pour the remaining carrot cake batter over the cheesecake swirl.
11. Again, drop spoonfuls of the bourbon cheesecake swirl mixture and swirl it into the carrot cake batter.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
14. Slice and enjoy!

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