Carrot Cake Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Twist on Classic Flavors
Indulge in the rich flavors of Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a delightful combination of classic carrot cake and creamy cheesecake.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the carrot mixture and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the carrot batter in the pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing from the pan and refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh grated carrots rather than pre-packaged shredded carrots.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, Dessert