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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe
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This Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a luscious blend of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake layers, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a special dessert, it combines warm spices, fresh grated carrots, and rich cream cheese in one decadent treat.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake

  • 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

Carrot Cake

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 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

  1. Prepare Cheesecake Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray, line the bottom with parchment paper, and spray again. Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and white sugar on high speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl halfway through. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla; mix on medium until smooth. Add eggs and mix on low speed until just combined. Set aside the cheesecake batter.
  2. Prepare Carrot Cake Batter Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Grate the carrots finely and set aside.
  3. Prepare Carrot Cake Batter Wet Ingredients: Using a mixer, beat oil, brown sugar, and white sugar on high speed for 1 minute. Add sour cream, vanilla, grated carrots, and eggs; mix on medium until combined. Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Assemble Layers: Spread half the carrot cake batter evenly in the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Dollop and spread one-third of the cheesecake batter evenly on top. Add half of the remaining carrot cake batter over the cheesecake layer, followed by another one-third of the cheesecake batter. Top with the remaining carrot cake batter, and finally spread the last of the cheesecake batter evenly on top. Do not swirl the layers.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
  6. Cool and Chill: Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until just combined. Add vanilla and beat on high until creamy and fluffy.
  8. Frost: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, peel off parchment paper. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and better incorporation.
  • Grate carrots finely for a moist texture in the cake.
  • Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture and flavor.
  • Make sure to not swirl the layers to keep the distinct carrot cake and cheesecake layers.
  • The cream cheese frosting should be soft and spreadable; adjust sugar or butter if needed.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
  • Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days; can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: carrot cake, cheesecake, cream cheese frosting, layered cake, dessert, baked cheesecake

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