Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a delightful fusion that brings together the best of two beloved desserts. Each slice features layers of spiced carrot cake interspersed with creamy, luscious cheesecake, creating a treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for any occasion—from festive celebrations to cozy family dinners—this indulgent dessert will impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs and vanilla until combined. Gradually add this mixture to the carrot mixture.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sour cream and sugar, mixing well before incorporating eggs one at a time.
- Layer half the carrot batter in the pan followed by half the cheesecake filling; repeat with remaining batter and filling.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles. Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg