Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Carrot Cake Bars, combining the moist, spiced goodness of carrot cake with a luscious cream cheese topping. Perfect for any gathering or just a cozy night in, these bars are easy to make and visually appealing with their vibrant orange hue. With each bite, you’ll experience a comforting blend of rich textures and sweet flavors that will impress friends and family alike. Ideal for celebrations or satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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 (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, folding in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, mix cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over baked base and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg