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Carrot cake bars in pan

Cream Cheese Bars Are Irresistible: 16 Carrot Cake Bars.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cream Cheese Bars bring the irresistible charm of carrot cake into bite-sized treats. Creamy, tangy cream cheese swirls over a warmly spiced carrot cake, delivering moist texture and rich flavor in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a cozy dessert, these bars offer easy serving, crowd-pleasing satisfaction, and a nostalgic, bakery-worthy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then fold in grated carrots.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  7. Add egg and vanilla and mix until creamy.
  8. Spread cream cheese mixture gently over the carrot cake batter.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until set in the center.
  10. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and fresh spices.
  • Store refrigerated; bars stay well for up to 5 days.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Optional: add 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cloves for extra warmth.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 of pan)
  • Calories: Approximately 215
  • Sugar: Approximately 22 g
  • Sodium: Approximately 180 mg
  • Fat: Approximately 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 28 g
  • Fiber: Approximately 1 g
  • Protein: Approximately 5 g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 45 mg

Keywords: Cream Cheese Bars, Carrot Cake Bars, Carrot Cake Bars Recipe, Cream Cheese Dessert Bars, Easy Carrot Cake Bars, Crowd-Pleaser Bars, No-Fuss Bars

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