Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are a festive dessert that perfectly blends the rich, velvety flavors of red velvet cake with a luscious cream cheese layer. These bars are visually striking and incredibly easy to make, making them the ideal sweet treat for your Independence Day celebrations. With their vibrant red hue and creamy texture, they are sure to steal the show at any summer gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour half into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until creamy. Spread over the red velvet layer.
- Pour the remaining red velvet batter on top and swirl with a knife if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap vanilla extract for almond extract or add chocolate chips to the cheesecake layer. Decorate with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra festive touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.