Description
Indulge in the delightful union of two classic desserts with this Carrot Cake Cheesecake. This recipe features layers of moist carrot cake infused with warm spices and a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with velvety cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to casual gatherings, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its stunning presentation and captivating flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether served as a showstopper at a birthday party or enjoyed as a cozy treat at home, this Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1/2 cup Oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by mixing cream cheese, sugars, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- For the carrot cake layer, whisk together dry ingredients in one bowl and mix wet ingredients in another. Combine them and gently fold in grated carrots.
- Layer half of the carrot cake batter in the prepared pan followed by half of the cheesecake mixture; repeat the process creating swirls.
- Bake for about 55 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg