Description
A delightful blend of classic carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9- or 9 1/2-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and spices. Combine this dry mixture into the egg mixture.
- Add the pineapple, carrots, coconut, and walnuts, and stir until mixed well.
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the pan, alternating with the cream cheese batter.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes until the cheesecake is set. Let it cool, and then refrigerate.
- To make frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
- 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
