Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Swirl Bars in 35 Minutes
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Swirl Bars combine the best of carrot cake and cheesecake in one delicious dessert. These bars are moist, creamy, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in carrots.
- Pour batter into the pan. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture onto the batter. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a keto version, use almond flour and sugar substitutes.
- For a low-calorie version, reduce sugar and use light cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg