Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe for Sweet Moments
This Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe combines the spiced sweetness of carrot cake with creamy cheesecake for a delightful dessert.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz Cream Cheese fully softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 3 Eggs vital for binding
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure for enhanced flavor
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream for tanginess
Carrot Cake Layer
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Canola Oil
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light-Brown Sugar adds moisture
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Finely Grated Carrots the star ingredient
Topping
- 1/2 cup Butter for richness
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens and lightens
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans optional for crunch
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and flour, then add softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth, then incorporate eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Prepare Carrot Cake Mixture: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, blend oil, applesauce, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients, then fold in carrots.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the carrot cake mixture in the prepared pan, dollop cheesecake mixture on top, followed by remaining carrot cake mixture and then the rest of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Tent with foil at the 40-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
- Cool & Chill: Let cool on a wire rack for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Make Topping: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Spread the topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving. Optionally sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight enhances the flavors. Always use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Adjust cooking times as needed and note optional ingredients for variations.