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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Name: Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon 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; 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)

Ingredients

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2 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon 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
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)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and set it aside.
For the cheesecake mixture, beat 2 packages of cream cheese with 2/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon flour, followed by 2 large eggs one at a time, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and then stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until satiny.
For the carrot cake mixture, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in one bowl. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup applesauce, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet, then stir in 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots.
To assemble, spoon half the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake batter evenly, then dollop the remaining carrot cake batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
If using, sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans on top.
For the topping, beat 2 oz cream cheese with 1 tablespoon butter until smooth. Add 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until glossy and chill until ready to spread.
Bake for 50–65 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Cool on a rack, then chill for at least 4 hours before removing the springform rim.
Spread the chilled topping over the cake just before serving. Use a knife warmed under hot water for clean slices.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for best results. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for clean layers.

Author: Chef Rita
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 70mg