Description
These Carrot Cake Bars combine irresistible flavors of carrot and cream cheese, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. With simple prep and delicious results, they are perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add melted butter and brown sugar. Mix to combine.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla until well mixed.
- Add in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded carrots gently.
- In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg yolk and vanilla, then beat until creamy.
- Spread half of the carrot cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Add dollops of half the cheesecake mixture onto the carrot cake batter.
- Spread the remaining carrot cake batter on top, followed by the rest of the cheesecake mixture.
- Using a knife, swirl the batters together to your preference.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center jiggles slightly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Let the bars cool completely for easier cutting.
You can add nuts for added texture if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg