Description
Lavish layers of classic carrot cake meet creamy New York cheesecake in this irresistible dessert masterpiece. Rich cream cheese frosting and warm spices create a luxurious treat that blends two beloved classics into one unforgettable slice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Components:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup carrots, grated
Cheesecake Components:
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Frosting and Topping:
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Crushed pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and meticulously prepare an 8″ springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and coating the sides with non-stick spray.
- Craft the cheesecake foundation by whipping cream cheese in a stand mixer until luxuriously airy and smooth, gradually integrating sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and whipping cream.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan, initially baking at high temperature for 10 minutes, then reducing heat for an additional hour to achieve a silky, delicate texture.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to develop its rich, velvety consistency.
- Prepare cake pans by generously greasing with vegetable shortening and dusting with flour to ensure effortless release.
- Blend butter and sugars until creamy, incorporating eggs individually to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Fold in dry ingredients, creating a harmonious mixture of flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and warming cinnamon.
- Gently fold grated carrots into the batter, ensuring even distribution of the vibrant vegetable throughout.
- Divide the batter between prepared cake pans and bake until golden and a toothpick emerges clean.
- While cakes cool, whip together butter and cream cheese until impossibly light and fluffy.
- Gradually introduce vanilla and powdered sugar, finishing with a splash of whipping cream to create a luxurious frosting.
- Assemble the masterpiece by layering first cake, applying a generous frosting spread, then positioning the cheesecake layer.
- Crown with the second cake layer, enrobing the entire creation in remaining frosting.
- Optional: Embellish with a delicate sprinkle of crushed pecans for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Chill briefly to allow layers to set and flavors to meld into a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-4 days.
- Freezing works wonderfully – wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to preserve texture and flavor for up to one month.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cake texture, so remove cream cheese and eggs 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg