Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl #SundaySupper

Nothing says Springtime (or Easter) quite like a carrot cake, and this Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl is no exception.  The cake is a classic, moist and delicious carrot cake, and inside is a beautiful swirl of sweetened cream cheese.

I wanted to make a new carrot cake-inspired recipe this year and was deciding between waffles and this cake.  Then Adam chimed in with a suggestion for carrot muffins. He claimed to have a good recipe and assured me ‘they are very easy to make.’   I was definitely intrigued by this good and easy recipe by my 4 year old, so asked how to make them.  Here is his recipe:

“Take 2 sticks of unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 6 ounces of salt, 2 ounces of cold water, 2 ounces carrots…shredded.  Mix them all together, put it in the muffin tin, put it in the oven, turn the oven light on, cook it for 6 minutes and it comes out muffins!”

As you can imagine there was an enormous grin on his face (and on mine!)  He loves reading cookbooks and helping me come up with recipes I share with you.  The fact that he has picked up on unsalted butter and large eggs is pure awesomeness.

While I decided against making the muffins, I figured a cake is pretty close to muffins and went with this Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl.  Carrot cake and cream cheese were made for each other and both are highlighted beautifully in this cake.  The cake is spiced with cinnamon, studded with raisins (or nuts, if desired) and has three full cups of shredded carrots.  It is a perfect complement to the lovely cream cheese swirl in the middle.  For the topping, I went with a simple dusting of powdered sugar so the cake and cream cheese center would remain the focus (and as a bonus, save a few calories too!)  If desired, a basic cream cheese frosting would take this cake to a whole new (tasty) level!

Today the Sunday Supper group is sharing recipes to celebrate Easter and Passover.  While these recipes are wonderful for these holidays, many are also delicious for any celebration.  From Breakfast/Brunch to Appetizers to Breads to Sides and Salads to Main Dishes to Desserts, there is a lot to see today.  Grab a drink, get comfy and enjoy the virtual feast!

Breakfast/Brunch

• Colomba Muffins from Manu’s Menu
• Strawberry Amaretto Coffee Cake from Savvy Eats
• Strawberry Lemon and Ginger Scones from The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Spinach Bacon Breakfast Cups from Runner’s Tales

Appetizers:

• Smoked Salmon Dip with Greek Yogurt and Capers from Shockingly Delicious
• Colorful Delicious Deviled Easter Eggs from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
• Butter-Braised Easter Egg Radishes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Egg Salad Deviled Eggs from Noshing With The Nolands

Savory and Sweet Breads:

• Healthier Hot Cross Buns from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Whole Wheat Croissants from What Smells so Good?
• Hot Cross Pretzels from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Italian Easter Bread from Curious Cuisiniere
• Greek Easter Bread from Hip Foodie Mom
• Garlic and Cheddar Swirled Brioche Rolls from Neighborfood
• Paska Bread from Seduction in the Kitchen

Sides and Salads:

• Aunt Ruthie Mashed Potatoes from Melanie Makes
• Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing from Pescetarian Journal
• Mixed Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Passover Kugel: Veggie-Style from Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Syrnyk–Ukranian Sweet Easter Cheese from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Main Dishes:

• Pan Seared Lamb Chops from The Foodie Army Wife
• Roast Leg of Lamb with Parsley Walnut Pesto from The Texan New Yorker
• Italian Easter Torta from La Bella Vita Cucina

Desserts:

• Passover Vegan Lemon Cheesecake from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
• Easter Basket Cupcakes from MealDiva
• Strawberry Crostata with Sweet Almond Glaze from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Rhubarb Meringue Cake {Rhabarberkuchen} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Lemon Blueberry Basil Cupcakes from Brunch with Joy
• Banana Carrot Cake Bread from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Individual Cakes with Peanut Butter Whipped Frosting from Momma’s Meals
• Gluten Free Easter Cupcakes from Gluten Free Crumbley
• Lemon Coconut Bars from Magnolia Days
• Lemon Icebox “Pie” from girlichef
• Easter Basket Cupcakes from The Ninja Baker
• Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies from Pies and Plots
• Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl from Alida’s Kitchen
• Passover Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Filled Crepes from Try Anything Once Culinary
• Rhubarb Almond Streusel Muffins from Confessions of A Culinary Diva

• Best Wines for Easter/Passover Feast from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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