Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with this Carrot Cream Cheese Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the moistness of carrot cake with the creamy richness of a cheesecake. This cake features a soft carrot and walnut base, topped with dollops of sweet cream cheese filling, creating a harmonious mix of textures and flavors.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of grated carrots and chopped walnuts in the base provides a wonderfully moist and textured cake, while the cream cheese topping adds a layer of creamy indulgence. The addition of cinnamon and vanilla infuses the cake with warm, aromatic flavors, making it irresistible.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a family gathering, a potluck dessert, or as a special treat for a weekend brunch. This cake is also great for celebrations or when you want to impress your guests with a homemade dessert that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Decoration Tips: After cooling, dust the cake with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish. You can also garnish with additional grated carrots, chopped walnuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 2 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 15 g cornstarch
- 100 ml sparkling water
- 120 g sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 70 g chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 80 g oil
- 200 g flour
- 90 g grated carrots
Filling:
- 300 g cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 50 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar and 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together eggs, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and sugar until fluffy. Mix in water and oil.
- Sift in flour, cinnamon, and baking powder, combining well. Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and egg. Drop small dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy this Carrot Cream Cheese Cake, a delicious blend of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any dessert lover!
