Description
Carrot cake cheesecake is a decadent layered dessert that combines spiced carrot cake with rich, creamy cheesecake. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special gatherings, it’s indulgent, flavorful, and visually impressive.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting, optional)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Stir in eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and nuts if using.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until creamy.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the pan. Spread cheesecake filling over it, then top with remaining carrot cake batter.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool to room temperature, then chill at least 4 hours.
- If frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting with cream for consistency. Frost chilled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture and texture.
- Cool completely before chilling to prevent cracks.
- A springform pan works best for easy removal.
- Chill overnight for clean slices and best flavor.
- The frosting is optional but adds extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
