🥕 Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
These Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars combine two classic desserts into one irresistible treat. Moist, warmly spiced carrot cake is layered with rich, creamy cheesecake, then baked to perfection. Every bite is soft, tangy, sweet, and packed with cozy flavor—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want a show-stopping dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake Layer
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1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cheesecake Layer
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16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2️⃣ Make the Carrot Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in grated carrots and nuts (if using).
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
3️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Layer
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add sugar and mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla until fully incorporated.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bars
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Spread about 2/3 of the carrot cake batter evenly into the prepared pan
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Carefully spread the cheesecake layer over the carrot cake batter
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Drop spoonfuls of the remaining carrot cake batter on top and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect (optional)
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).