Preparation time is 30minutes
Cook time is 1hours 40minutes
Total time is 2hours 10minutes
Serve is for 12 people
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
14 Ingredients
- 500grams cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 4 free range eggs
- 200grams plain flour
- 2 1/2teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300milliliter sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 carrots, finely, grated
- 1/4teaspoons baking powder
- 1teaspoons mixed spice
- 1/2teaspoons pure icing sugar, sifted
- 1 carrot, finely, grated
- 1 cup caster sugar
Nutrition per serving
2180kJ / 521Cal
2180 Kilojoules or 521 Calories
25% of daily energy intake*
Protein
7.2grams
Fat
36.4grams
Carbs
41.4grams
Sugars
29.2grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
If you love carrot cake or cheesecake, try making this decadent combination of your two favourite desserts that will be a hit at any celebration.
Method
Step 1 of 6
Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 22cm round springform cake pan and line with baking paper.
Step 2 of 6
Beat cream cheese, fl cup caster sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp flour and 1 tsp vanilla together until smooth. Stir in half the sour cream. Set aside.
Step 3 of 6
In a separate bowl, beat brown sugar, oil, remaining caster sugar, remaining 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla together until creamy. Add carrot and stir well. Sift baking powder, spice and remaining flour together. Stir into sugar mixture.
Step 4 of 6
Spread half the mixture into pan. Gently spoon half the cream cheese mixture over. Repeat layers. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles. Bake for 1 hour or until just set. Cool completely.
Step 5 of 6
To make the carrot glass, spread grated carrot on baking paper. Microwave on lowest setting for 20 minutes to dry out. Meanwhile, stir sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Cook until just golden. Pour over carrot and cover with baking paper. Roll out carefully until thin. Allow to cool. Gently remove paper and break into shards.
Step 6 of 6
Combine icing sugar, remaining sour cream and remaining vanilla together. Spread evenly over cheesecake. Serve topped with carrot glass.
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