Description
A decadent fusion of spiced carrot cake and creamy New York-style cheesecake, baked into individual cupcake portions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups finely grated carrots
- 8oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, and brown sugar until smooth; stir in grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg yolk until creamy.
- Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full with batter, add a dollop of cheesecake mix, and cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American