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By Karina 49 Comments Filed Under: Cakes

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

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Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a fluffy and super moist carrot cake layered with a creamy, lemon scented cheesecake. The BEST of both worlds!

Carrot Cake Cheesecake smothered with a cream cheese frosting and crushed pecans to add crunch, this impresses everyone. Especially when slicing and seeing those perfect layers of soft, creamy cheesecake AND carrot cake in one!

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A few of you have emailed me, planning your Easter menus with the One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus and those Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes. You’ve also been asking me for a dessert, and its not in my nature to leave you hanging. Having said that, the Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie would be a good idea and a definite crowd pleaser, or Nutella Churro Donut Holes, Strawberry Cheesecake Donut Holes or a 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse come to think of it! But this cheesecake is my gift to you.

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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

With all of the carrot cakes floating around on the world wide web lately, I wanted to make this cake for those of us wanting to enjoy our Easter weekend with less guilt than normal carrot cakes, but still so decadent that your family would never guess this is lower in fat! Well, mine had absolutely no idea.

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Inspired by The Cheesecake Factory, this cake is safe for all of us to eat! The original adaption calls for a lot of oil, but I’ve cut the oil down to 1/3! You can also keep this carrot cake cheesecake lower in calories and WW points with a natural granulated sweetener OR use normal sugar — it’s up to you!

Our Easter family tradition is made up of seafood and Flan (Creme Caramel) with shards of toffee on the top, or Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) for dessert. Now we’re breaking traditional and having Carrot Cake Cheesecake.

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WATCH US MAKE THIS Carrot Cake Cheesecake ON VIDEO RIGHT HERE:


Carrot Cake Cheesecake to add to your Easter menu planning! A fluffy and super moist, lower in fat, lighter in calories carrot cake layered with a creamy, lemon scented cheesecake. The BEST of both worlds! | https://cafedelites.com

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Cheesecake! A fluffy and super moist, lower in fat, lighter in calories carrot cake layered with a creamy cheesecake. The BEST of both worlds!
Weight Watchers Smart Points PER SLICE (not including frosting): 5 if using sweetener OR 8 if using normal sugar.
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Serves: 16

Ingredients

Carrot Cake:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat (wholemeal) flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup oil (you can use melted coconut oil)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup natural granulated sweetener (or sugar)
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or light-brown sugar)
  • 1 1/4 cups finely grated carrots

Cheesecake:

  • 1 cup (8 oz | 250 g) light cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup non-fat , plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup natural powdered sweetener (or sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting (optional)

  • 1/3 cup cream cheese , at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup natural powdered sweetener (or sugar)
  • 1/3 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175°C | 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch round springform pan wit cooking oil spray, line with baking paper and set aside.

For The Cake:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour(s), cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, applesauce, almond milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk the granulated sweetener (or sugar) and coconut sugar (or brown sugar) into the wet ingredients, and beat until well combined.
  • Add in the dry ingredients and the grated carrots, mixing to form a smooth batter.

For The Cheesecake Mixture:

  • Beat the cheesecake ingredients together until smooth and lump free (about one minute on low speed).

Assemble cheesecake:

  • Evenly pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan. Pour 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture over carrot cake layer (don't swirl it through). Spoon remaining carrot cake mixture over cream cheese layer, then pour the remaining cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake layer to completely cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven 65 - 70 minutes, until the centre is just set (it will have a very slight wobble to it). If you find it is browning after 30 minutes, tent with foil being careful the foil does not stick to the cheesecake). Remove from the oven and allow to cool for an hour or so. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 6 hours or over night.

For The Frosting:

  • Beat all cream cheese ingredients together until smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cheesecake. Decorate with chopped pecans or walnuts.

Notes

Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe and inspired by The Cheesecake Factory
Can be prepared up to two days before serving.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 6.2g

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  1. Jovana Pit says

    May 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    Sorry if this is silly, but is the recipe in American cups? I’m in Australia and our cup sizes differ.
    If American, will it work if I covert the US cups to grams?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 13, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      Hey Jovana, I’m in Australia too! I tested both measurements and they turn out the same. It’s a very forgiving recipe 🙂 happy baking!

      Reply
      • Jovana Pit says

        May 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

        Thanks Karina 🙂 I made it yesterday. About to take my first bite!

        Reply
  2. Baker by Heart says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    any substitute for apple sauce?coz i cant find apple sauce at the grocery.

    Reply
    • Teri says

      February 24, 2020 at 4:56 am

      It says you can use oil instead. But if you want to you can make apple sauce pretty easily. Just cut an apple into small bits and heat on the stove with a bit of lemon juice. When it gets soft you can mash it into apple sauce.

      Reply
    • Shannon says

      May 04, 2020 at 4:17 am

      5 stars
      Worth all the work! This is the best cake I have had in a long time, maybe ever.

      Reply
  3. Yolanda says

    December 27, 2018 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    I made the carrot cake cheesecake and it was a hit. I totally agree that it is the best of both worlds! Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Dana says

    December 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Hi,
    This cake looks delicious! Can this recipe be frozen after it’s baked?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Hi Dana. That’s a great question! We never have any leftovers to test this out, but I’m sure you could freeze it in portions and thaw, reheat when needed. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Danielle says

    December 16, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe made it 2x already was wondering what i could substituting Greek yogurt for or can i ?? things are a little tight right now but want to make for Christmas dinner just don’t have the Greek yogurt

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Hi Danielle! How about sour cream?

      Reply
  6. Sylvia says

    August 07, 2018 at 12:40 am

    Can I just use cake flour or regular flour?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      August 07, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Yes, that shouldn’t be a problem at all. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Dan Shearin says

    June 27, 2018 at 12:58 am

    I’m trying to add this to the WW app under the freestyle program. It require you to enter the nutrition information you listed along with the Saturated Fat. Any idea what this number would be? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 27, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      For questions on nutritional information I like to use myfitnesspal.com to help answer those questions. Hope that helps and you can look up the information that is needed! Thanks so much for following along with me! XO

      Reply
  8. Ellen Manalo says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    I forgot to rate this recipe & to let you know that I tried so so many of your recipes from desserts (Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, Chocolate Chip Skillet Brookie, Best Fudgy Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake Cheesecake) to savory dishes ( One Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus, Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Cordon Bleu, Easy Creamy Porkchops, Easy Baked Chicken Breast, Creamy Parmesan Carbonara Chicken, Creamy Herb Chicken, Milanese, Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak, Swedish Meatballs). Your recipes never let me down. Thank you so much, Karina!

    Reply
  9. Ellen Manalo says

    June 10, 2018 at 2:33 am

    Greetings from the Philippines! I’m sooo in love with this carrot cake. I made it 5x already and I’m planning to make it again. My question is can i use cake flour instead of all purpose and whole wheat flour because i have so much cake flour in my pantry that will soon expire. Thank you for this delicious recipe, Karina.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:33 am

      Hello Phillippines!! Wow, 5 times is a lot and so appreciated! I am so glad that you love it that much! You are welcome to try the cake flour. That sounds great! I hope that it turns out great for you! XO

      Reply
  10. Dianne says

    May 19, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last weekend for Mother’s Day and it was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved it so much that I’ve been asked to make it again this weekend! Thanks for such a brilliant and delicious recipe Karina x

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 20, 2018 at 8:27 am

      That is so great to hear! I am so glad that everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing and following along with me! I hope you had a great Mother’s Day!

      Reply
  11. Tavyn says

    October 17, 2017 at 5:10 am

    Is powered natural sugar just powdered sugar or regular sugar?

    Reply
  12. Henny says

    September 30, 2017 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Hi karena
    What is the recipe for the Apple sauce? Thanks

    Reply
  13. Misty says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    Could you make this in cupcakes?

    Reply
  14. Natalie says

    September 22, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    this looks to die for! Do you have UK measurements please? X

    Reply
  15. Carol says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    Hi,

    This looks so scrumptious! I read the recipe and then decided to watch the video again…turned on the sound for the first time, and loved the music! lol

    I Shazamed it but got no result…would you please say the name of the song and artist?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Sandi J. says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:36 am

    I only have a 9″ springform and I am making it as a birthday dessert so I don’t want it to be too flat.
    Is it high enough to be made in a 9″ and not end up too low?

    Reply
  17. Verónica says

    July 09, 2017 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    I was not a fan of the cheesecake, and the key word here is WAS. This carrot cake with cheesecake it’s now my favorite dessert and i believe that everyone that tasted it in my house, it’s now theirs too. I had to control myself many times to not eat the whole cake in one sitting, i even hide the last piece of it, but don’t tell anyone! i know you would have done the same if
    you had made this awesome cake.

    Reply
  18. Kara says

    October 01, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Hi. Any advice on how I could turn this into a pumpkin cheesecake. I love the idea of the layers.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 05, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Hi Kara! You’ve got me thinking now! Yum! I’ll start testing a recipe out and hopefully post one soon!

      Reply
  19. Marissa says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    This was the first time I had ever baked a cake or any type of dessert. I made it for a family get together and everyone loved it. I followed the recipe exactly as it was stated and it turned out great!

    Reply
  20. Zainab says

    August 27, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I just baked this and forgot to put sugar in the cheesecake mixture haha. It’s cooling down now before being refrigerated, I’ll report back on how it tastes (without the sugar) when it’s been frosted 😀

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 01, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Oh no Zainab! How did it turn out?!

      Reply
  21. andy says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Could i use a 9 inch springform pan?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      April 19, 2016 at 6:43 am

      Hi Andy, yes that should work out fine!

      Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    I Love this recipe my getting mouth watering while seeing this pictures.

    Reply
  23. Francesca Reale says

    March 28, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I made this for Easter dessert. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. It’s not too sweet, which I like. The cheesecake layer is a little wetter than a normal cheesecake because of the Greek yogurt but I love Greek yogurt so I didn’t mind. All in all, very tasty.

    Reply
  24. Patricia says

    March 26, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    This may sound silly but when do I take the cake from the pan? I would guess after its been in the refrigerator overnight because by then it would have set. Please let me know soon as I’d love to make this next week.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:13 am

      Hi Patricia. Not silly at all. Yes, take it out of the pan after it’s been refrigerated 🙂 I hope you like it!

      Reply
  25. Sophie says

    March 23, 2016 at 2:00 am

    Hi! I love your blog, I’ll have to try making this (after I convert everything to British measurements!) Quick question – do you think I could sub the oil for applesauce? xx

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 23, 2016 at 2:05 am

      Hi Sophie, thank you! I tried subbing all of the oil with apple sauce when testing the recipe and it came out really rubbery, so I don’t recommend it. That is, however, if texture is something you’re not too fussed about? It’s completely up to you in that case! The flavour is still good, but texture not so good 🙂

      Reply
  26. Marie says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Can I just omit the wholewheat flour and use regular flour? Does this change anything specifically, besides calories?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Hi Marie! That’s fine! Nothing will change if you use regular flour 🙂

      Reply
  27. Mary says

    March 22, 2016 at 6:02 am

    Words can’t describe my first look at this delectable creation!!!! I pinned it 3 times……..couldn’t decide on just one photo. Love carrot cake and cheesecake….winner. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 22, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Aw thank you so much Mary! I’m so happy you liked it! I hope you try the recipe! I’m eating a slice right now as I type!

      Reply
  28. Gigi says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:08 am

    Can this be made successfully gluten free?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 22, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Yes I’m sure it can be. Do you normally substitute flour for gluten free flour when baking? If so, the conversions you use can easily be modified for this recipe 🙂 I haven’t baked with Gluten free flour myself unfortunately!

      Reply
  29. Sierra says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    Hi, just wondering if these could be made in cupcake form? Do you know what the baking adjustment would be, and would the cheesecake work in paper cupcake liners?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Hi Sierra! Yes that should be fine! I would say give them a baking time of 25-30 minutes, and check them to see how they are baking! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    This cheesecake is like hannah montana; you get the best of both worlds in one! I love cheesecake and carrot cake, so this is a dream come true! The fact that its low and calories doesnt hurt either 🙂

    Reply

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