Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe – Easy Holiday Dessert. Combining a moist spiced carrot cake base with a rich, creamy cheesecake layer, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a special treat. The beautiful presentation and harmonious blend of textures will impress your guests and make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (combined)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugars, oil, and vanilla until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients followed by shredded carrots.
- Pour the carrot cake mixture into the prepared pan.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and flour, mixing well. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream until smooth. Pour over the carrot cake layer.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until just set; cool in the oven for an additional 30 minutes before transferring to room temperature.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 96mg