Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a perfect blend of two classic desserts that will captivate your taste buds. This exquisite treat features moist carrot cake layered with creamy cheesecake, all topped with rich cream cheese frosting and caramelized pecans for an unforgettable finish. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this Carrot Cake Cheesecake promises to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavors. Easy to make and versatile enough for any gathering, it’s the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves a delightful fusion of tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (159 grams)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup peeled and grated carrots (150 grams)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened (453 grams))
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (73 grams)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (66 grams)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened (75 grams))
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (38 grams)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125 grams)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix until combined.
- Layer half of the carrot cake batter into the pan followed by half of the cheesecake filling. Alternate layers and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until set in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For topping: Melt butter in a skillet; add pecans and sugar until caramelized.
- Top chilled cheesecake with cream cheese frosting and caramelized pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg