Carrot cake cheesecake is the perfect dessert when you ... this recipe offers the best of both worlds with tangy frosting, crunchy pecans, and layers of flavor that melt in your mouth.

If you came to this collection of cream cheese recipes looking for preeminent versions of the classics, this fan-favorite carrot ... the edge of the cake with lightly toasted pecans or walnuts ...

From bars to full-form cakes inspired by other desserts like cannolis, carrot cake ... the popular southern cake, this cheesecake features all the essentials. That is, pecans, pineapples and ...

About one large grated carrot goes into the batter for each cake, Delgado said, along with chopped pecans, sweetened shredded coconut, and vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract.

The one nonnegotiable: carrot cake must be cloaked in a layer of silky cream cheese frosting so thick someone might mistake it for a cheesecake ... tender crumb (pecans make a worthy substitute).

According to Ko, the baked topping “develops a caramelized flavor reminiscent of Basque cheesecake.” For the carrot cake portion ... batter with the carrots. Pecans would also be a great ...

Carrot cake doesn ... I grind a handful of walnuts, pecans or pistachios into the dry ingredients, which adds richness and structure without overwhelming the cake. Brown sugar gives it a molasses ...

Smooth the top with the back of a spoon and sprinkle the reserved pecans in a line down the center of the loaf. 7. Transfer the cake to the oven. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick ...

That’s the idea behind these easy carrot cake cheesecake bars ... and a handful of chopped toasted pecans or walnuts brings a nutty crunch. The cheesecake layer is a simple combo of ...