Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars combine the cozy spice of carrot cake with a smooth, creamy cheesecake layer for a dessert that feels rich, balanced, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Spread about two-thirds of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan.
7. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the carrot cake batter.
8. Drop the remaining carrot cake batter over the cheesecake layer and lightly swirl with a knife.
9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use finely grated carrots so the bars bake evenly and stay tender.
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for the smoothest cheesecake layer.
Chill the bars before slicing so you get neat, clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
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