Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake

What is a Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake?

This easy recipe has two layers of moist carrot cake and a layer of creamy cinnamon cheesecake, all covered in a homemade cream cheese frosting!

Simple Ingredients

You'll need a few ingredients to make this easy recipe, so round them up and let's get started!

Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a large mixer bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar and flour together until combined.

Add the Cinnamon

Add the sour cream, vanilla extract and and cinnamon and mix until well combined.

Add the Eggs

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.

Prepare the Pan

Line the entire inside of a 9 inch cake pan with aluminum foil, pressing it to get it as flat as you can.

Bake the Cheesecake

Pour the batter into the pan. Then place the pan in a larger pan, fill with warm water halfway up sides, and bake.

Cool the Cheesecake

Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracks.

Make the Carrot Cakes

Make the carrot cakes using two 9 inch cake pans.

Bake the Carrot Cakes

Bake them for about 30 minutes.

Assemble

Place first layer of cake on a serving plate and spread frosting on the cake layer. Then lift the cheesecake out of the cake pan and place it on top.

Finish Assembling

Spread more frosting evenly on top of the cheesecake, then add the second layer of cake on top.

Decorate the Cake

Frost the outside of the cake, press pecans into the sides, and pipe shells of frosting around the top edge.

Enjoy

Store the cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Then grab a slice and dig in!

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