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Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars

Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars to Satisfy Cravings

Delight in these Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars, a heavenly fusion of flavors that captivates friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: easy cakes
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter adds richness and moisture
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar provides deeper sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon infuses warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg enhances flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds fragrant sweetness
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour forms structure of bars
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots adds natural sweetness and moisture
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 4 ounces cream cheese provides rich creaminess
  • 1 large egg yolk contributes to smooth texture
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar sweetens the cream cheese layer

Equipment

  • 8×8 inch baking pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with heavy-duty non-stick aluminum foil.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in the microwave for about 1 minute, then let it cool slightly.
  3. Whisk 1 egg into the melted butter, then add 1 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Sift 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt into the mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of freshly grated carrots until evenly distributed.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 egg yolk and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Pour the carrot batter into the prepared pan and drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over it, swirling gently.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow bars to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to ensure tender bars.

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