Carrot Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Carrot Cake Portion
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1 1/2 cups plain flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup olive oil or any vegetable oil
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 eggs, large
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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1 cup carrots, finely shredded
→ Cream Cheese Portion
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8 oz plain cream cheese, softened to room temp
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1/2 cup regular sugar
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1 egg, large
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 350°F. Lay parchment in 9x9 pan.
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Mix sugars with oil. Add vanilla and eggs. Stir all dry ingredients separately. Gently blend both mixtures together, add carrots last.
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Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
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Pour half the carrot cake mix, then most of the cheesecake mix over it. Add the leftover carrot cake mixture, drizzle the last bit of cheesecake, and create swirls.
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Cook for about 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick. If edges are darkening, tent foil on top for the last 5-10 minutes.
# Notes:
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Allow it to completely cool before cutting.
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Keep leftovers in the fridge.