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Decadent 2-Layer Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Creamy Topping

Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Creamy Topping

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A delicious dessert combining carrot cake and creamy cheesecake layers, topped with a smooth frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs, sugars, and oil until smooth. Stir in carrots.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Spread batter into pan.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Spread cheesecake mixture over cooled carrot cake.
  8. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  9. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread frosting over cheesecake layer before serving.

Notes

  • Let cake cool completely before adding cheesecake layer.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

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