Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of our Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe – Two Desserts in One Perfect Bite. This delightful creation combines moist, spiced carrot cake with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, making it an ideal dessert for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. With its beautiful presentation and versatility in toppings, this unique dessert is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix well and set aside.
- For the carrot cake base, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine oil, applesauce, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in grated carrots.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan followed by the cheesecake filling; top with remaining carrot cake batter.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until set. Let cool completely before removing from the springform pan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg