Dessert for 12
Carrot Cake Cheesecake with cream cheese
$2.18for 4280 minServes 12
This layered dessert bakes a spiced carrot cake base, then adds dairy-free cheesecake filling, whipped topping, and coconut.
Photo: foodfaithfitness.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.51Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Ice cream and whipped topping$0.12/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.08Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.54 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 280 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
$0.55 per serving$2.18 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 tbsp coconut flour sifted
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 5 tbsp swerve sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 tbsp pecans (optional)
- 1 packages (8 oz) dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 tbsp swerve sweetener
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packages (9 oz) dairy-free whipped topping
- 3 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square pan with coconut oil.
- Stir the coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, coconut oil, sweetener, and vanilla in another bowl, then stir in the carrots and pecans.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, spread the batter in the pan, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 45 minutes.
- Beat the dairy-free cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth, then spread it over the cake.
- Spread the whipped topping over the filling, sprinkle with coconut, and chill for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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