Carrot cake cheesecake: The best indulgent twist on a classic dessert
A delicious combination of rich cheesecake and spiced carrot cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the carrot cake batter by mixing the grated carrots, sugars, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and oil, then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the carrot cake cools, prepare the cheesecake mixture by beating the cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake layer over the cooled carrot cake and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh carrots.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg