Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake recipe
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Prep Time
1hr
Cook Time
1hr 15min
Total Time
2hr 15min

This Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake is a true masterpiece! It features layers of homemade carrot cake, a cheesecake center, and is crowned with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting!

Ingredients

12 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)

For the Carrot Cake

  • 2cups
    granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2cup
    vegetable oil
  • 2tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 4piece
    large eggs
  • 2 1/4cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2tsp
    baking soda
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4tsp
    ginger
  • 1/4tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/2tsp
    nutmeg
  • 2tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 3cups
    grated carrots

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 16oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4tsp
    kosher salt
  • 2piece
    large eggs
  • 1/4cup
    sour cream
  • 1/3cup
    heavy whipping cream

For the Frosting

  • 1/2cup
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 16oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1tbsp
    heavy cream
  • 4 1/2cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1cup
    chopped pecans

How to make Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake

Cheesecake Layer Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil.

  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy, then add salt and eggs one at a time.

  3. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream. Pour into the pan and bake in a water bath for 45 minutes.

  4. Let sit in the turned-off oven for 30 more minutes. Cool, then freeze for several hours or overnight.

Carrot Cake Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

  2. Mix sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs. Add dry ingredients and fold in carrots.

  3. Bake for 38-42 minutes. Cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

  2. Add sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.

  3. Fold in chopped pecans.

Assembly

  1. Place one layer of carrot cake on a plate, add the cheesecake layer, then top with the second carrot cake layer.

  2. Cover the entire cake with cream cheese frosting and decorate with additional pecans.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the cheesecake layer is completely frozen before assembling the cake to make it easier to handle.

  2. Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and flavor.

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