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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any festive occasion, these bars combine the moist richness of spiced carrot cake with the creamy decadence of cheesecake. Each bite offers a balance of textures and tastes that is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings at home. Easy to prepare and ideal for making ahead, these bars will become a go-to dessert for gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/3 cups grated carrot
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for icing
  • Water or milk for icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix until just incorporated. Stir in grated carrots.
  3. For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix until smooth.
  4. Spread two-thirds of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan, followed by two-thirds of the cheesecake batter. Dollop remaining carrot cake batter and drizzle the rest of the cheesecake batter on top.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes; cool in pan before chilling in the fridge for at least three hours.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar with vanilla and water to create icing; drizzle over cooled bars before slicing.

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