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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Decadent Carrot Cake Cheesecake for Ultimate Dessert Bliss

A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced carrot cake, this Carrot Cake Cheesecake is an unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream can use light cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ensure it's pure for best taste
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
For the Carrot Cake Layer
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup oil canola or vegetable
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark can be used
  • 1 cup grated carrots freshly grated
For the Frosting
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifting prevents clumping

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • sifter

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla, then mix in eggs.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices, then prepare wet ingredients in another bowl before combining.
  4. Layer the carrot cake batter and cheesecake mixture into the pan, ending with cheesecake on top.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the center jiggles slightly; cool in the pan for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  6. Prepare frosting by beating butter and adding powdered sugar; spread over chilled cheesecake.
  7. Remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to maintain the cheesecake's texture.

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