Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars, a perfectly layered treat that combines the warmth of spiced carrot cake with the creaminess of vanilla cheesecake. These bars are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, making them an ideal dessert for any gathering or a sweet end to your day. With their rich flavors and inviting aroma, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them fresh from the fridge or topped with your favorite fruits for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 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 or applesauce) room temperature
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (about 1/2 lb carrots)
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature – two packages)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix oil, sour cream (or yogurt/applesauce), eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; 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 batter in the prepared pan; dollop with cheesecake mixture and top with remaining carrot batter. Swirl gently to create marbling.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before refrigerating; serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg