Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a perfect blend of moist carrot cake and rich cheesecake. This dessert is not only visually stunning with its beautiful swirls but also boasts a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s an ideal centerpiece for any celebration—from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare, this recipe is designed for bakers of all levels, ensuring that everyone can impress their guests with a slice of this decadent treat. Whether you’re a fan of traditional carrot cake or crave the silky smoothness of cheesecake, this dessert promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup All-purpose 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 oil)
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 cup Grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then adding sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- For the carrot cake mixture, whisk together dry ingredients, then mix wet ingredients separately before combining them.
- Layer half the carrot cake batter in the pan followed by half the cheesecake filling; repeat layers.
- Bake for 55 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg