Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars. These moist, rich bars combine the traditional taste of carrot cake with a creamy swirl of tangy cream cheese, creating a perfect handheld treat for any occasion. Easy to make and versatile enough for parties or casual gatherings, these bars are destined to be a favorite in your dessert repertoire. With warm spices and fresh carrots, each bite is a nostalgic journey that promises satisfaction and joy.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix light brown sugar, melted butter, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and egg until combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with egg yolk and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over this layer, then top with the remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg