Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Carrot Cake Bars, where moist cake meets creamy cheesecake for a treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, celebrating a birthday, or simply enjoying a sweet snack at home, these bars are sure to impress. With their rich flavors of cinnamon-spiced carrots and smooth cream cheese topping, they offer all the deliciousness of traditional carrot cake in a fun and easy-to-eat form. Prepare to wow your family and friends with this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla; stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture, then fold in shredded carrots.
- For the cream cheese topping, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Layer half of the carrot cake batter in the pan, spread cream cheese mixture on top, then dollop remaining batter over it. Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg