Go Back

Carrot Cake Cheesecake: Two Classics, One Pan

Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box carrot cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on the cake box
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the cake mix as directed.
  3. Pour half the batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  5. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the batter.
  6. Add the remaining batter and swirl gently.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the center nearly sets.
  8. Cool completely, then chill for 4 hours.
  9. Spread frosting on top and sprinkle with pecans.