Description
The ultimate fusion of two classic desserts. These handheld treats feature warm, spiced carrot cake layered with a rich, velvety cheesecake filling. Topped with a cinnamon streusel and a sweet milk glaze, they are a professional-grade addition to any spring celebration.
Ingredients
The Spiced Carrot Cake
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar + 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots (packed)
- 1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
- Spices: vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt
The Cheesecake Center
- 10 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Streusel & Glaze
- Streusel: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter
- Glaze: powdered sugar + milk
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.
Streusel: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; stir in melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
Batter: Beat egg, sugars, vanilla, and oil. Stir in dry ingredients, then fold in carrots and pecans.
Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
Layer: Drop 1 tbsp cake batter, then 1 tbsp cheesecake mixture, then top with more cake batter until 3/4 full.
Bake: Sprinkle with streusel and bake for 28–30 mins. Drizzle with glaze once cooled.
Notes
Fresh is Best: Use freshly grated carrots for essential moisture; pre-shredded carrots are too dry for these layers.
The Dot Technique: Add the cheesecake in small dollops to prevent it from sinking through the bottom cake layer.
Setting Phase: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the cheesecake center to set for the cleanest bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cupcakes
- Method: Layered Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cheesecake Bite
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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