Description

These Carrot Cake Bars blend the wonderful flavors of shredded carrots and cream cheese, creating an irresistible dessert. Perfect for family gatherings or as a comforting treat, they are easy to make and delightful to eat.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, mixing until well blended.
Stir in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Fold in the shredded carrots gently into the batter.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Add the egg yolk and remaining vanilla to the cream cheese mixture, beating until creamy and uniform.
Spread half of the carrot cake batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Dollop half of the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake batter.
Spread the remaining carrot cake batter on top, followed by the rest of the cheesecake mixture.
Use a knife to swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center jiggles slightly.
Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth mixture.
For added flavor, consider including nuts or raisins in the carrot batter if desired.
These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 205
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg