Cream Cheese Marbled Carrot Bars

March 14, 2013

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Fruity carrot cake marbled with cheesecake filling. Perfect for Easter or a potluck!

Carrot Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp cloves
2 cups finely grated (PEELED) carrots, packed
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 (20oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 1 Tbsp juice)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup pecan pieces, chopped
1 cup canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp orange zest
3 large eggs
Cheesecake:
2 (8oz) packages cream cheese (neufchatel or regular is fine)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease & flour a half sheet pan/jelly roll pan (13"x18"x1"). In a large bowl whisk together well the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt & spices. Set...
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Nutritions

Calories
230

Sodium
283mg
11% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV