Description
Delightful bars blending the comforting flavors of carrot cake with a creamy cheese layer, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and stir in grated carrots.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg yolk until silky smooth.
- Spread two-thirds of the carrot batter into the prepared pan, then top with the cream cheese mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining carrot batter over the cream cheese and swirl gently.
- Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, checking for a slight wobble in the center.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing; refrigerating for an hour is recommended.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg