Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe
The Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe is a stunning dessert worth making. It blends the moist sweetness of carrot cake with creamy cheesecake richness.
Ingredients
For Carrot Cake Layer:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For Frosting (Optional):
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and spices in bowl.
- Add carrots, sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir until batter forms.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Beat until creamy mixture forms.
- Spread half carrot cake batter in pan.
- Pour cheesecake mixture on top.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining carrot cake batter.
- Swirl gently with knife for marble effect.
- Bake for 55 minutes until set.
- Cool on wire rack for one hour.
- Chill in fridge for four hours minimum.
- Frost if desired before serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese.
- Grate carrots finely for even texture.
- Do not overmix cheesecake batter.
- Line the pan to prevent sticking.
- Chill overnight for best flavor.