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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot cake bars with cheesecake swirled in!

When I think about Spring/Easter I tend to think about carrots and these carrot cake cheesecake bars are a great way to enjoy this time of the year! The base of these bars are a version of carrot cake with shredded carrots (and I like to add shredded coconut and/or crushed pineapple bits). Once the carrot batter is placed into a baking pan, cheesecake batter is dolloped on top and optionally swirled into the batter before being baked. I particularly enjoy a cream cheese frosting for my carrot cakes so this combo of carrot cake and cheese cake is a dream come true!

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 12

Carrot cake bars with cheesecake swirled in!

ingredients
    For the carrot cake:
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • For the cheesecake swirl:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
directions
    For the carrot cake:
  1. Mix the butter and sugar before beating in the egg and vanilla extract.
  2. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients before mixing in the carrot and coconut.
  4. Spread the mixture along the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
  5. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and optionally swirl it in.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a toothpick pushed into the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. For the cheesecake swirl:
  8. Mix the cream cheese, egg yolk and sugar.
Option: Add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed of excess liquid, to the carrot cake!
Option: Add a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, and/or cloves to the carrot cake!
Option: Add 1/4 cup raisins and/or chopped nuts to the carrot cake!
Option: Double the size of the cheesecake layer for more cheesecake!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 286, Fat 16g (Saturated 11g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 61mg, Sodium 113mg, Carbs 33g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 23g), Protein 3g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. rose says

    April 1, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    I would love to make a mini version of this cake in my 4 1/2″ springform pan. If I divide the recipe ingredients in half, would this work? Your thoughts?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      April 5, 2021 at 9:02 am

      I like the sound of the mini version in small spring form pans! The recipe can be halved and the bake time will be less, about 20-25 minutes should do it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. rose333 says

    April 2, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    Would like do make this in a 4 1/2″ springform pan. Would I divide the ingredients in half? If so, baking time suggested? Your thoughts?

    Reply

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