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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Decadent Carrot Cake Cheesecake for Your Best Easter Yet

This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines two beloved desserts in one delicious slice, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 can Cooking Spray or butter/paper
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 cup Canola Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs or flaxseed meal
  • 1.5 cups Grated Carrots or finely shredded
  • 0.5 cups Raisins or chopped dates
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Pecans or Walnuts omit for nut-free

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract plus 0.5 tsp

For the Frosting

  • 4 tablespoons Butter softened, or margarine
  • Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional for garnish

Instructions
 

How to Make Carrot Cake Cheesecake

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking this delicious dessert.
  • Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, canola oil, beaten eggs, grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts. Mix until everything is well combined.
  • Pour Cake Batter: Transfer half of the prepared carrot cake batter into a greased springform pan, spreading it out evenly.
  • Make Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, flour, vanilla, sour cream, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
  • Layer Cheesecake Filling: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake batter in the pan, ensuring even coverage.
  • Bake: Bake your Carrot Cake Cheesecake for about 40-50 minutes, until the cheesecake is set.
  • Cool: Allow your cheesecake to cool completely before carefully removing it from the springform pan.
  • Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Frost and Garnish: Spread your cream cheese frosting over the cooled cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts.

Notes

Optional to garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for added warmth and flavor.
Keyword Carrot Cake Cheesecake, cream cheese frosting, crowd-pleaser, Easter dessert, layered dessert, spring desserts