Description
A delightful recipe for a moist carrot cake cheesecake that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with a creamy cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs until fully combined. Add the grated carrots and crushed pineapple, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the cheesecake layer. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled carrot cake layer in the springform pan. Pour the remaining carrot cake batter on top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, whip the heavy cream with the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cooled cake.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- For added flavor, consider adding raisins or coconut flakes to the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg