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Carrot Cake Bars Recipe

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These moist carrot cake bars with a creamy cheesecake swirl are the perfect treat! Easy to make and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Bars

  • ½ 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
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Cheesecake Swirl

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

Instructions

  • Prep your pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. (A little extra spray on the parchment doesn’t hurt!)
  • Melt the butter: Pop the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. If it’s not fully melted, give it another 15 seconds.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: Stir the melted butter and brown sugar together until smooth, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients: Toss in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined—don’t worry if it looks a little thick! Fold in the shredded carrots gently to avoid overmixing.
  • Whip up the cheesecake swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Assemble the bars: Spread half the carrot cake batter evenly in your prepared pan. Drop dollops of half the cheesecake mixture on top. Add the remaining carrot cake batter, followed by more dollops of the cheesecake mixture.
  • Swirl it up: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together. Go as big or small with your swirls as you like—it’s your masterpiece!
  • Bake and cool: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center has just a slight jiggle. Let the bars cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serving and presentation tips

Serve these bars chilled or at room temperature, depending on your preference. To make them extra special, dust the top with powdered sugar or add a drizzle of caramel sauce. If you’re serving them at a party, slice them into small squares and arrange them on a pretty platter. These bars also pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Find it online: https://savoryrecipe.com/carrot-cake-bars-recipe/