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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that combines moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for special occasions or sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 8 oz can crushed pineapple (packed in 100% juice, drained and juice reserved)
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp reserved pineapple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9- or 9 1/2-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in flour, eggs, and 2 1/2 tsp vanilla until fully incorporated. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, combine 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  4. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then stir into the egg mixture.
  5. Add pineapple, grated carrots, coconut, and walnuts, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour 1 1/2 cups of carrot cake batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese batter over this, then repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Best served chilled; store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: carrot cake, cheesecake, dessert, birthday cake, sweet treat

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/carrot-cake-cheesecake-2/