Description
These Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of moist carrot cake with a tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for indulging your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 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
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil.
- Mix Batter: Melt butter, whisk in egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Sift in flour, spices, and baking powder. Fold in carrots.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, egg yolk, and sugar until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Pour batter into pan, swirl cream cheese mixture on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for 2 hours, then slice into squares.
Notes
- Freshly grated carrots add moisture and sweetness.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for best texture.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg