Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars. These delightful treats combine the moist, spiced goodness of carrot cake with a rich, creamy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dessert or a festive family gathering, these bars are sure to please everyone at the table. With their easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can whip up a batch and enjoy them fresh or save some for later. Each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors that will leave you reaching for seconds!
- 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
- 1 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
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and 1 egg until creamy; stir in vanilla extract and grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- For the cream cheese swirl, blend cream cheese with granulated sugar and 1 egg yolk until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the pan; dollop cream cheese mixture on top; add remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg