Description
A delightful fusion dessert combining the moist goodness of carrot cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 12 oz sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8″ round cake pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, oil, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, spices, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Fold in the shredded carrots and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare a 9″ springform pan with spray. Layer half of the cooled carrot cake into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sugar, sour cream, eggs, and the vanilla extract.
- Pour 3/4 of the cheesecake filling over the carrot cake in the springform pan. Add the remaining carrot cake, pressing it down slightly, and pour the rest of the cheesecake filling on top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, serve chilled. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or candied carrots if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: carrot cake, cheesecake, dessert, fusion dessert, gluten-free
