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Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars

Delicious Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars for Effortless Sharing

Delicious Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing, offering a delightful blend of classic carrot cake flavors in a handheld treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 1/4 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar for a lighter flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Carrots Avoid using pre-packaged shredded carrots for best results.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by lining it with non-stick foil.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter over low heat and cool slightly. Whisk together the egg, light brown sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg into the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
  4. Fold in the freshly grated carrots until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, egg yolk, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, swirling gently.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated carrots and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffiness. Check for doneness at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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