Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Name: Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour divided; 2 cups sugar divided; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground; 1/4 tsp salt; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs divided; 2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese softened; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

These carrot cake bars combine the spicy-sweet flavor of traditional carrot cake with creamy, smooth cheesecake and lemon extract for an irresistible dessert. What sets this carrot cake bars recipe apart from the rest is swirling the cream cheese frosting inside the bars rather than adding as a separate topping. Our carrot cake base is made with finely grated carrots and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a perfectly soft and moist texture and warm flavor. Carrot cake bars are an indulgent year-round treat, but we especially love them for Easter or anytime during the spring season. Looking for more ways to incorporate carrots into desserts? Browse our recipes for carrot cake cookies and carrot cake cupcakes.

Updated at: Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:51:23 GMT