SPICY CARROT-CAKE BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Spicy Carrot-Cake Bars image

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.

Abhi Yadav
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new carrot cake recipes. These bars sound like a great option.


Lisa Fike
[email protected]

These bars look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


zahid zahid
[email protected]

I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out really dense and crumbly.


XF videos
[email protected]

Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they didn't wow me either.


Kalid yusuf Kalido
[email protected]

I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra oil or butter next time.


tahasin.ahammedh TV
[email protected]

These bars were a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Bernard Chinolu
[email protected]

I love that these bars are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier and still delicious alternative to traditional carrot cake.


Maria Fermin
[email protected]

These bars are the perfect fall treat! They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Bryan Curran
[email protected]

I love the combination of carrots, pineapple, and coconut in these bars. They're so moist and flavorful.


Zxvdg WFsn
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these bars were amazing! The spices really took them to the next level.


Ned Tensab
[email protected]

These bars were so easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again!


Joyce Boyce
[email protected]

I made these bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Shani Tarar
[email protected]

My whole family loved these carrot cake bars! They were the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and moist.