Name: Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed); 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1.5 cups grated carrots; 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained); 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 16 oz cream cheese (softened); 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp sour cream; 8 oz cream cheese (softened); 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1.5 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed)

Description

A delightful dessert combining the moist goodness of carrot cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake, enhanced with warm spices and optional walnuts.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
0.25 tsp ground ginger
0.5 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups grated carrots
0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

16 oz cream cheese (softened)
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sour cream

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Mix together the dry ingredients for the carrot cake: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine the two mixtures and gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
Beat the cream cheese in another bowl until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream for the cheesecake layer.
Layer your cake by pouring half of the carrot batter into the prepared pan, spreading the cheesecake layer on top, then pouring in the remaining carrot batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until set in the middle.
Cool completely and then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until creamy, adjusting with milk if needed.
Frost the cooled cake generously, garnishing with chopped walnuts or shredded carrots if desired.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t skip the chilling time for better flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg