Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step in any culinary journey. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
Let’s bring this delectable dessert to life with these step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts.
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled carrot cake layer and return to the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the creamy topping, combine the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International