Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful fusion of moist spiced cake and creamy cheesecake, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family nights at home. These bars stand out with their rich flavor and easy preparation, featuring a unique cheesecake swirl that elevates the classic carrot cake experience. Packed with warm spices and fresh shredded carrots, each bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, these bars can be made ahead of time and stored for quick treats throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 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
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; fold in shredded carrots.
- For the cheesecake swirl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg yolk and vanilla.
- Layer half of the carrot batter in the pan; dollop cheesecake mixture over it. Top with remaining carrot batter and swirl lightly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg