Carrot Cake Cheesecake

For Carrot Cake:

- 1 cup All Purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder

- 1/8 teaspoon clove powder

- Pinch of salt

- 2 eggs

- 1 carrot, grated

- 1/2 cup castor sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup oil

- 2 teaspoon maple syrup

- 1/4 cup dried coconut (optional)

- 1/4 cup raisins

For Cheesecake:

- 8 oz or 250 g cream cheese, room temperature

- 1/4 cup castor sugar (superfine sugar)

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice- 2 eggs- 1/4 cup sour cream

For Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

- 7 oz cream cheese, room temperature

- 3 tablespoon butter, room temperature

- 1 cup icing / powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 cup ready whipped cream

- Toasted whole pecan nuts to decorate

- Caramel sauce for topping

Good luck and Happy Baking!