"Silky smooth cheesecake is sandwiched between two flavorful carrot cake layers then smothered with cream cheese frosting..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs ( at room temperature)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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¾ cups vegetable oil
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¾ cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups carrots (grated finely, about 3 large carrots)
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8 ounces pineapple (crushed and drained)
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3 and ½ ounces coconut (sweetened, flaked)
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1 cup pecans (chopped & lightly toasted, or walnuts)
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16 ounces cream cheese ( at room temperature)
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½ cup unsalted butter ( at room temperature)
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4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (sfted then measured)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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additional chopped pecans for decorating ( if desired, or walnuts)
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I purchased an 8-inch cheesecake