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Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Swirl Bars

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A delightful blend of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake in bar form, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  3. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
  4. Whisk the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and fold in the grated carrots.
  6. Prepare the cheesecake swirl by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Pour the carrot cake batter into the greased pan.
  8. Add spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top.
  9. Swirl the cream cheese through the carrot cake batter with a knife.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or chopped walnuts for an extra touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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