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Best Swirl Carrot Cake Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake swirled with spiced carrot cake batter for the ultimate dessert fusion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Carrot Cake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients for carrot cake batter.
  3. Combine wet ingredients and fold in carrots.
  4. Prepare cheesecake batter until smooth.
  5. Layer and swirl batters in pan.
  6. Bake using water bath for 55–65 minutes.
  7. Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.