Description
A delicious dessert combining the flavors of carrot cake and creamy cheesecake in easy-to-make bars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bars are cooling, prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled bars and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g