Easy Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars 🥕🍰 | Perfect Dessert
These Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars combine the cozy, spiced flavor of classic carrot cake with a rich, creamy cheesecake layer. Perfect for spring gatherings, Easter, or anytime you want an indulgent treat with a twist!
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- - 9x9-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- - Hand or stand mixer
- - Grater (for carrots)
- - Spatula
Ingredients
- **For the carrot cake layer**:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- - 1 egg
- - 1 cup finely grated carrots
- - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- **For the cheesecake layer**:
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 egg
- - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Stir in oil and egg until combined. Fold in grated carrots and nuts (if using). Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and mix until creamy.
- Spread half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Gently spread the cheesecake layer over it.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining carrot cake batter on top and lightly swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.