🍰🥕 Carrot Cake Cheesecake Delight 🥕🍰
Fuse the spiced allure of carrot cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake in this scrumptious layered dessert. Topped with airy whipped cream and carrot cake crumbles, this treat is sure to capture your heart and palate!
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake Layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
Topping:
Whipped cream, for garnish
Crumbled carrot cake, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare Carrot Cake:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, vigorously mix vegetable oil with brown sugar. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by carrots and walnuts.
Merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring to just combine.
Spread batter evenly in a greased 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Cheesecake Mixture:
Smoothly blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, ensuring not to overbeat.
Gently pour over the carrot cake base, smoothing out the top.
Bake at the same temperature for 45 minutes until the center is just set but jiggly. Allow to cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
Assemble and Garnish:
Once chilled, remove from pan. Adorn with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crumbled carrot cake.
Tips:
Texture Tip: Ensure not to overmix the carrot cake batter to keep it moist.
Chilling Tip: For optimal texture, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
👩🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽 Total Time: About 8 hours with chilling
📏 Servings: 8 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 450 per serving