Description
A heavenly blend of moist carrot cake and rich cheesecake, perfect for gatherings or a special treat.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add in flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until creamy. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine canola oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the grated carrots, creating a luscious carrot cake batter.
- In the greased springform pan, pour half of the carrot cake mixture, followed by all of the cheesecake mixture, and top with the remaining carrot cake batter. Use a knife to swirl the layers gently for a marbled effect.
- Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still jiggles slightly. Allow cooling in the pan for about an hour before refrigerating for 4 or more hours, preferably overnight.
- For the topping, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Spread this mixture over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
Notes
Letting the cheesecake chill overnight enhances the flavors and improves the texture.