Carrot Cake Cheesecake
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Two classic desserts collide in the most deliciously unexpected way—get ready for a sweet surprise!
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ⅔ cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Adjust the oven racks so one is in the center and the other in the lower third. Fill a roasting pan halfway with water and place it on the lower rack. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Using a high-speed electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Reduce speed to medium-low, add sugar, and beat for 2 minutes. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in sour cream and vanilla until smooth, then stir in flour. Set aside.
- Prepare the carrot cake layer: In another large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil on medium speed until smooth. Add the egg and continue beating for 2 minutes. On low speed, mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the greased pan, then gently layer the cheesecake batter on top.
- Place the cake on the center rack above the water-filled roasting pan and bake for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering with foil if the top browns too quickly. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, then allow it to cool at room temperature for about 50 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully chilled.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and almond extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Remove the springform pan ring, then spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer. Enjoy!
