Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of carrot cake and cheesecake with this delightful Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe. A moist carrot cake layer is topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, creating a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the carrot cake layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the cheesecake layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Prepare carrot cake layer: Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then combine wet ingredients. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts. Set aside.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Layer the batter: Pour half of the carrot cake batter, add cheesecake batter, then top with remaining carrot cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Optional frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- For clean slices, thoroughly chill the cheesecake before cutting.
- You can serve the cheesecake plain or dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
