Ingredients
Carrot Cake Layer:
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup erythritol (or monkfruit sweetener)
½ teaspoon liquid Stevia
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Cheesecake Layer:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons erythritol (or monkfruit sweetener)
½ teaspoon liquid Stevia
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Frosting:
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sweetener (like Swerve)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, erythritol, Stevia, eggs, vanilla, and shredded carrots. Add almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth and pour into pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with erythritol and Stevia. Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour over carrot cake layer.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sweetener, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Spread over chilled cheesecake and garnish with nuts if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead for best flavor.
- Optional nuts add texture and presentation appeal.
- Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min