Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars. These moist and creamy treats blend the warmth of freshly grated carrots with a luscious cream cheese swirl, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Not only are they easy to make, but they also store well, allowing you to enjoy them over several days. Each bite is a harmonious combination of spices and sweetness that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and butter until combined. Beat in the egg until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder together. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth, then add egg yolk and mix until incorporated.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the pan, followed by the cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg