Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, blending the moistness of traditional carrot cake with the convenience of easy-to-eat squares. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack, these bars are sure to impress. With their warm spices, shredded carrots, and a luscious cream cheese topping, they offer a rich flavor experience that everyone will love. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing or indulging alone.
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
- 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 and prepare an 8×8 baking pan.
- Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; then gradually add to the wet mixture. Fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Spread topping over warm bars and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg