Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars, a perfect dessert that combines the warmth of classic carrot cake with creamy cheese swirls. These easy-to-make bars offer a moist texture enhanced by freshly grated carrots, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. The combination of spices and cream cheese creates a rich flavor profile that will leave everyone asking for more. Enjoy them as a handheld treat, paired with coffee or tea, or dressed up for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, egg, and vanilla until creamy. Combine with dry ingredients and fold in grated carrots.
- For the cream cheese mixture, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Pour half of the carrot batter into the dish, dollop with cream cheese mixture, and top with remaining batter; swirl gently.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg