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Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars

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These rich and soft carrot cake bars feature a tangy cream cheese swirl, making them a perfect treat for snacks, parties, or a sweet indulgence at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream 0.5 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt.
  5. Stir the dry mix into the wet mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup freshly grated carrots.
  7. In a small bowl, beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 large egg yolk and 0.5 cup granulated sugar until smooth.
  8. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop the cream cheese mix over the batter.
  9. Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the cream cheese. Use a knife to gently swirl the two layers.
  10. Bake for 28–35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

For easier slicing, chill the bars for 30 minutes after cooling. Grate the carrots fresh for best moisture and texture.

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