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Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars

Delicious Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars You'll Crave

Experience the irresistible Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars with a delightful blend of spices and creamy swirl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar adds deep, caramel-like sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances all flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract brings warmth
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon cozy spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg adds earthiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensures airy texture
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter creates tender crumb
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Carrots adds moisture and nutrition
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened for creamy swirl
  • 1 large Egg Yolk adds richness
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens mixture

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with non-stick foil, lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until just liquid, then allow to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in 1 large egg, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of ground nutmeg into the wet mixture.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of freshly grated carrots until evenly distributed.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1 egg yolk and 0.25 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Spread the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan, dollop with the cream cheese mixture, and swirl it gently.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated carrots and avoid overmixing the batter.

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