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Moist Carrot Cake Bars with Cheesecake Swirl – Easy Dessert Bars

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Moist and delicious carrot cake bars with cinnamon and a creamy cheesecake swirl—perfect for Easter or any dessert occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 bars

Ingredients

  • Carrot Cake Bars: 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup shredded carrots
  • Cheesecake Swirl: 4 oz cream cheese (room temp), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg yolk, 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray or line an 8×8 pan.
  2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar; stir in egg and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, then fold in shredded carrots.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg yolk and vanilla, beat until creamy.
  4. Layer half of carrot cake batter in pan, add half of cheesecake batter in dollops, repeat with remaining batters and swirl together using a knife.
  5. Bake 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center slightly set. Cool completely before cutting. Store in airtight container in fridge.

Notes

  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American