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Carrot Cake Cheesecake - The Ultimate Easter Dessert Recipe
Jessica

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

This stunning Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines moist spiced carrot cake with creamy cheesecake swirls, all topped with luxurious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh carrots finely grated
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese for frosting, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Box grater
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray, line bottom with parchment paper, and spray again.
  2. For the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar on high for 2 minutes. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla; mix on medium until smooth. Add eggs on low just until combined. Set aside.
  3. For the carrot cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In separate bowl, beat oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1 minute. Add sour cream, vanilla, grated carrots, and eggs; mix until combined. Add dry ingredients on low just until incorporated.
  4. Spread half of carrot cake batter in pan. Dollop 1/3 of cheesecake batter on top. Add half of remaining carrot cake batter in dollops, then another 1/3 of cheesecake batter. Top with remaining carrot cake batter, then finish with remaining cheesecake batter. Do not swirl.
  5. Bake 45-55 minutes until edges are set and center has slight jiggle. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate covered for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. For the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese on high for 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar on low until combined, then vanilla. Beat on high until creamy. Spread over chilled cheesecake.

Notes

  • All ingredients must be at room temperature for smooth, lump-free batters
  • Freshly grate carrots: pre-shredded carrots are too dry
  • Don't overmix carrot cake batter after adding flour
  • Use sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices
  • Can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored covered in refrigerator