Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Bars, a cozy dessert that marries the warmth of spices with the natural sweetness of carrots. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for any occasion—from casual family get-togethers to festive holiday celebrations. Topped with a creamy layer of luscious cream cheese, each bite is a rich and satisfying treat that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether enjoyed on their own or dressed up with toppings, these Carrot Cake Bars promise to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 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
- 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
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 egg and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into wet ingredients and fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix well.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the carrot cake batter.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg