Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe: An Easy Holiday Dessert Delight
Enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of this Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a perfect easy holiday dessert that combines the best of two classic treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then pour into a greased springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the carrot batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for extra richness.
- Decorate with walnuts or toasted coconut for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert, Easy Recipe