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Carrot Cake Bars Recipe

Carrot Cake Bars Recipe
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Indulge in these delicious Carrot Cake Bars that combine the flavors of moist carrot cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl for the perfect treat.

Ingredients

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For Carrot Cake Bars:

  • 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 ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

For Cheesecake Swirl:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Melt butter and mix with sugar: Melt butter, then mix with brown sugar in a bowl.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  5. Combine with carrots: Fold in shredded carrots.
  6. Prepare cheesecake swirl: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla, beat until creamy.
  7. Assemble: Layer half of carrot cake batter, then half of cheesecake batter. Repeat layers. Swirl together.
  8. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before cutting.

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Keywords: Carrot Cake Bars, Cheesecake Swirl, Dessert Recipe

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