Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines moist, spiced carrot cake with creamy cheesecake for a perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the grated carrots, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Add vegetable oil and eggs, then stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in pineapple and nuts (if desired).
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour. Mix until smooth.
- In a springform pan, layer half of the carrot cake batter, followed by the cheesecake mixture. Top with the remaining carrot cake batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for an hour to prevent cracking. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- To prevent cracks, avoid overbeating the batter and opening the oven door too frequently.
- For a healthier version, substitute vegetable oil with applesauce and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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