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carrot cake cheesecake Recipe

carrot cake cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this decadent Carrot Cake Cheesecake that combines the best of two worlds. A moist, spiced carrot cake base is topped with a luscious, creamy cheesecake layer, all finished with a tangy sour cream glaze.

Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, plus more for garnish
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Cheesecake Ingredients:

  • 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Sour Cream Glaze Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Carrot Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts, then finely chop. Mix sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in carrots and coconut. Sift dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients. Fold in walnuts. Bake in a spring-form pan for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add lemon zest and juice. Pour mixture over baked carrot cake. Bake in a water bath at 350°F for 1 hour, then let cool.
  3. Sour Cream Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake, garnish with walnuts. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracking.

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