Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars, a perfect balance of nostalgia and convenience. These moist, spiced bars are swirled with creamy cream cheese, creating a rich treat that is ideal for any gathering or simply as a satisfying afternoon snack. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, these bars are perfect for bakers of all levels. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they are sure to impress everyone with their delicious flavor and texture.
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 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar, kosher salt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, egg, and softened unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over this layer before adding the remaining carrot cake batter on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl through both layers for marbling.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg