Carrot Cake Bars Cheesecake Swirl (Print)
Soft carrot bars with a luscious cheesecake swirl, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and easy to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup shredded carrots
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4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Spray an 8x8 baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick baking spray.
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Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds or an additional 15 seconds if not fully melted. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix to blend, then stir in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, mixing until fully combined. Fold in the shredded carrots and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar using a hand mixer until smooth. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Spread half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan using an offset spatula. Add half of the cheesecake batter in dollops over the carrot cake batter. Do not swirl yet. Add the remaining carrot cake batter over and around the cheesecake dollops, followed by the rest of the cheesecake batter in dollops.
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Using a knife or skewer, swirl the carrot cake and cheesecake batters together. Swirl as much or as little as desired.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center slightly jiggles. Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.