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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe – Easy Indulgent Holiday Dessert

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Recipe – Easy Holiday Dessert
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This Carrot Cake Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for your holiday gatherings, combining the moistness of carrot cake with the creaminess of cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before adding the cream cheese layer.
  8. For the cream cheese layer, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled carrot cake.
  9. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • This dessert can be made a day ahead of time.
  • Top with chopped walnuts or cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.

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