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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

A delicious fusion of carrot cake and creamy cheesecake layers, topped with a tangy pineapple cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 18 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • dash of salt
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 8.5 oz, well-drained (reserve juice)
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tbsp pineapple juice reserved from crushed pineapple

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together 18 oz cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Add 1 tbsp flour, 3 eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla, beating until smooth. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together 3/4 cup oil, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla. Add 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a dash of salt. Fold in 1 cup grated carrots, crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup flaked coconut, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of carrot cake batter on the bottom of the prepared pan. Alternate spoonfuls of cream cheese and remaining carrot cake batter on top, swirling for a marbled effect.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
  • Beat together 2 oz softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp butter, 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp pineapple juice, and a dash of salt until smooth.
  • Spread frosting evenly over the chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Remove the sides of the pan, slice, and enjoy cold.

Notes

For best results, chill the cake overnight before frosting. This allows layers to set and flavors to meld.
Keyword carrot cake, cheesecake, fusion dessert
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