Description
A decadent layered dessert combining the flavors of carrot cake and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for the carrot cake layers.
- Add eggs and oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Assemble the cake by placing one carrot cake layer, then the cheesecake layer, then the second carrot cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with whipped cream cheese frosting. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.