Description
These Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful blend of moist carrot cake topped with a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded carrots
4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded carrots, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the carrot cake mixture into the prepared pan, followed by the cheesecake mixture, and then top with the remaining carrot cake mixture.
- Swirl the cheesecake layer with a knife to create a marble effect, then bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding walnuts or raisins to the carrot cake mixture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Bars, Dessert, Cheesecake Swirl, Baking, American Cuisine