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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Cheesecake: Indulge in Creamy Spiced Bliss

Experience the delightful blend of classic carrot cake and creamy cheesecake in this Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Batter
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can replace with whole milk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
For the Carrot Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Spices Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Oils Canola or Vegetable
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots freshly grated

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Cheesecake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, lining the base with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground spices. In another bowl, combine oils and brown sugar until fluffy, then stir in grated carrots and wet ingredients, folding in the dry mixture until combined.
  4. Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the springform pan, add dollops of cheesecake batter, repeat with remaining batters, creating marbled layers.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the center jiggles slightly, turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for 10 minutes.
  6. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours overnight.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks during baking.

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