Carrot cake is undeniably one of the best Spring time desserts. You’ll also have to make my Carrot Cake Bread, these Carrot Cake Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and my Carrot Cake Oatmeal. These bars have luscious layers of velvety cheesecake and moist carrot cake swirled throughout. The tangy creaminess of the cheesecake perfectly complements the sweet spiced carrot cake. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or when you are looking for a treat to impress!
Carrots: Grated carrots are the star ingredient in carrot cake, adding natural sweetness, moisture, and a vibrant orange color to the cake layer. Be sure to grate the carrots as well. Spices: This carrot cake is flavored with a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. These spices add depth and complexity to the flavor profile, complementing the sweetness of the carrots. Unsweetened Applesauce: the applesauce adds moisture and provides some natural sweetness. Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the main ingredient in the cheesecake layer. It provides a rich and creamy texture, as well as a tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the carrot cake. Be sure it is at room temperature so it blends evenly. Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to sweeten both the carrot cake layer and the cheesecake layer. It adds sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the dessert. Eggs: Eggs play a crucial role in binding the ingredients together and providing structure to both the carrot cake layer and the cheesecake layer. Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Bean Paste: I like to add vanilla bean paste to the cheesecake layer to get those gorgeous specks. However if you only have vanilla extract, that works too!
Photography: photos taken in this post are by Megan from The Broke Girl Table.
