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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of rich cheesecake and spiced carrot cake, topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrot Cake Layer
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Carrot Cake Layer
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and oil together. Stir in the grated carrots and walnuts.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  2. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake layer in the springform pan.
  3. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Spread the frosting over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight before serving.

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