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Carrot Cake Cheesecake


  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of classic carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.


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 sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and spices. Combine this dry mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. Add the pineapple, carrots, coconut, and walnuts, and stir until mixed well.
  6. Pour the carrot cake batter into the pan, alternating with the cream cheese batter.
  7. Bake for 50-65 minutes until the cheesecake is set. Let it cool, and then refrigerate.
  8. To make frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
  9. Frost the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream for extra sweetness. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: carrot cake, cheesecake, dessert, baked goods, celebration