Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering all the rich flavors of traditional carrot cake in an easy-to-enjoy bar form. These moist and flavorful treats feature a luscious cream cheese topping that elevates them to a whole new level of indulgence. Perfect for celebrations, cozy family gatherings, or just as a sweet everyday snack, Carrot Cake Bars are sure to impress everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll whip up these scrumptious bars in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup packed 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
- For Topping: 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; whisk until fully mixed.
- Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Gently fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the cream cheese topping, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the slightly cooled bars and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (47g)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 43mg