Carrot Cake Cheesecake
This carrot cake cheesecake makes a great Easter dessert. You get moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake in every bite.
Ingredients
cooking spray
Cheesecake:
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
Carrot Cake:
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
Frosting:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Step 1. Position the oven racks in the center and lower third of the oven. Fill a roasting pan halfway with water and place onto the lower rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Step 2. Make the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Add sugar and beat on medium-low speed for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour and set aside.
Step 3.
Make the carrot cake: Beat brown sugar and oil in a second large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add egg and beat for 2 minutes. Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt on low speed until combined. Fold in carrots and walnuts.



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