SPICY CARROT-CAKE BARS

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The swirl of sweetened cream cheese running through these bars is a nice counter balance to the spicy carrot and pineapple flecked cake.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 32 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, drained
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and allspice, set aside.
  • In large bowl, using wire whisk, beat oil, brown sugar and eggs until well blended about 1 minute.
  • Stir in shredded carrots, pineapple and flour mixture until just blended.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan.
  • For topping: in small bowl, using wire whisk, beat together cream cheese, sugar and flour until creamy.
  • Add egg and lemon juice; beat well.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese filling onto batter in a random pattern.
  • Using a table knife, cut through the mixture to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until top is set and edges pull away from sides of pan.
  • Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
  • Cut into 32 bars.

Olothando Zulu
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I thought these bars were pretty good.


Stephine Murray
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These bars were delicious! I would definitely make them again.


Shelly Payne
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I love carrot cake, and these bars were no exception. They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice.


Ishaq Sidi Ishaq
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


sahjanan tv
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I've never made carrot cake before, but these bars were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Sammy Chipeta
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I really enjoyed these bars.


sk Jiasn Rabbi
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I thought the bars were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably make them again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Md Zakir hossain
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These bars were delicious! The carrot cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again.


Ya Ium
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I love that this recipe uses cream cheese frosting. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the spicy carrot cake.


Kelly Point
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and the perfect treat for any occasion.


Siilen Gdy
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These carrot cake bars were a hit! They were moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I brought them to a potluck and they were gone in no time. Will definitely be making these again.