Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Introduction:
This decadent Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines two beloved desserts into one stunning masterpiece. With layers of moist, spiced carrot cake and rich, creamy cheesecake, it’s finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting and a crunchy crumble topping. The perfect treat for any occasion, this cake will be sure to impress with its irresistible flavor and texture!

Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake Layers:
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp salt
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (150g) finely grated carrots
½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup (80g) crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted
½ tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer