Food: Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Shredded Coconut
My family has a few birthday in March – and I mean back to back and each year I buy a ready made cake from a specialty bakery for the wow factor. This year however, I decided to try baking at home and after searching high and low, I came across this yummy treat. I hope the family feels that way as well since I think I am the only one who appreciates carrot cake. I’ll let you know how it all worked out. INGREDIENTS CHEESECAKE LAYER 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla CARROT CAKE LAYER 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg 1 1/3 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut COCONUT CREAM TOPPING 1 (14 ounce) can cold full-fat coconut milk* 1/2 cup …

