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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

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A delightful dessert that combines moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups grated carrots Finely grated for smoother texture.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the spices
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the cheesecake layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it is at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this mixture to the carrot batter and stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared springform pan.
  5. For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the carrot cake batter, ensuring an even layer.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
  2. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before carefully removing from the pan and serving.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Garnish with chopped walnuts or pecans, drizzle with caramel sauce, or serve with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Wrap individual slices for freezing and thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. Adjust spices or add crushed pineapple for variations.
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