Spicy Carrot-Cake Bars Recipe

Name: Spicy Carrot-Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 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; TOPPING; 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

Servings: persons

CAKE
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
TOPPING
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

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3
In medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and allspice, set aside.
4
In large bowl, using wire whisk, beat oil, brown sugar and eggs until well blended about 1 minute.
5
Stir in shredded carrots, pineapple and flour mixture until just blended.
6
Spread batter evenly in pan.
7
For topping: in small bowl, using wire whisk, beat together cream cheese, sugar and flour until creamy.
8
Add egg and lemon juice; beat well.
9
Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese filling onto batter in a random pattern.
10
Using a table knife, cut through the mixture to create a marbled effect.
11
Bake 25 minutes or until top is set and edges pull away from sides of pan.
12
Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
13
Cut into 32 bars.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Spicy Carrot-Cake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spicy Carrot-Cake Bars

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