Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars are a delicious fusion of spiced carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, making them the perfect dessert for any gathering or a cozy night in. With their moist texture and rich flavors, these bars are sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Easy to whip up and make ahead of time, they boast a stunning marbled appearance that elevates any occasion. Whether served plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, fresh fruit, or caramel drizzle, these indulgent treats will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup oil (canola/vegetable)
- ½ cup sour cream (or yogurt/applesauce)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- Additional ingredients for optional toppings (cream cheese frosting, fresh fruit, caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. In another bowl, combine oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix wet into dry until just combined; gently fold in shredded carrots.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Spread half of the carrot cake mixture in the pan, dollop cheesecake batter on top, then add remaining carrot cake batter. Gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg