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Carrot Cake Bars

Delicious Carrot Cake Bars with Creamy Cheesecake Swirl

These Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Swirl are a delightful treat, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded carrots Freshly grated preferred
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skewer or knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium bowl and whisk in the light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just mixed.
  6. Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
  7. For the cheesecake swirl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
  8. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour half of the carrot batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the carrot batter, leaving space for swirls.
  11. Top with the remaining carrot batter and dollop the rest of the cheesecake mixture.
  12. Gently swirl the cheesecake into the carrot batter using a skewer or knife.
  13. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  14. Allow to cool in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing while creating swirls.

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