Description
Indulge in this Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe – Easy Holiday Dessert, a delightful fusion that perfectly marries the moist richness of carrot cake with the creamy decadence of cheesecake. This show-stopping dessert is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg elevate each bite, ensuring this treat will leave your guests asking for seconds. Whether you choose to garnish it with whipped cream, nuts, or a sweet cream cheese glaze, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugars and oil until combined. Stir in dry ingredients and fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour carrot mixture into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and flour. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time along with sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake batter over carrot layer and bake for 50–60 minutes until just set with a slight jiggle.
- Let cool gradually before chilling for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg