Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of carrot cake and cheesecake with this delightful Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe. Layers of moist carrot cake sandwich creamy cheesecake, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a decadent treat!
Ingredients
Cheesecake
- 16 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
 - 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
 - 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or greek yogurt
 - 1/4 cup Heavy cream, room temperature
 - 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
 - 2 Large eggs, room temperature
 
Carrot Cake
- 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
 - 1 tsp Baking powder
 - 1/2 tsp Baking soda
 - 1/2 tsp Salt
 - 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
 - 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
 - 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
 - 1/2 cup Oil, canola or vegetable oil
 - 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed light or dark
 - 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
 - 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or greek yogurt
 - 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
 - 1 cup Grated carrots, about 2 large carrots
 - 2 Large eggs, room temperature
 
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
 - 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
 - 1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
 - 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
 
Instructions
- Cheesecake – Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs. Set aside.
 - Carrot Cake – Mix dry ingredients, beat oil and sugars, add sour cream, vanilla, carrots, and eggs. Combine with dry ingredients. Layer batter and cheesecake in pan. Bake and chill.
 - Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread frosting over chilled cheesecake.
 
Notes
- Flour should be spooned and leveled or weighed for accuracy.
 - For high altitude baking, add 1 tablespoon of extra flour.
 - Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before using.
 
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
 - Cook Time: 55 minutes
 - Category: Dessert
 - Method: Baking
 - Cuisine: American
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
 - Calories: 447 kcal
 - Sugar: 19g
 - Sodium: 276mg
 - Fat: 35g
 - Saturated Fat: 17g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 14g
 - Trans Fat: 0.4g
 - Carbohydrates: 45g
 - Fiber: 0.5g
 - Protein: 5g
 - Cholesterol: 79mg