Carrot Cake Cheesecake
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This perfectly spiced carrot cake with cheesecake swirl layer and sour cream topping is light, airy, and not overly sweet.
There are no raisins or nuts in this cake, although it is decorated with walnuts.
Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Cheesecake
YIELD
12 servings
TYPE
Dessert
TOTAL TIME
90 minutes
LEVEL
Easy
For the Carrot Cake
1
Beat together the oil, applesauce, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
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For the Carrot Cake
2
Add the vanilla and eggs and beat until the mixture is creamy and light.
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For the Carrot Cake
3
Stir in the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
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For the Carrot Cake
4
Gently fold in the shredded carrots.
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For the Cheesecake
5
Beat the cream cheese, flour, and sugar until creamy. Add in one egg at a time, vanilla, and sour cream.
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For the Cheesecake
6
Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan; dollop half of the cheesecake layer.
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7
Dollop the rest of the carrot batter. Spread the remainder of the cheesecake on top into an even layer. Bake.
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For the Frosting
8
Beat together the cream cheese and butter. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Spread evenly over the top.
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ENJOY!