Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with these Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these moist and creamy bars bring together the warmth of spiced carrot cake and the richness of cream cheese, making them a memorable treat. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, or bringing a sweet dish to a potluck, these bars are sure to impress. Easy to make and even easier to serve, they will become your go-to dessert for every celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 cream cheese (softened)
- 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 a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Mix in melted butter and egg until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, then fold in grated carrots.
- For the cream cheese swirl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and egg yolk until smooth.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the pan, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it, then top with remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg