Carrot Cake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine 1-1/4 cups flour, baking powder and spices.
3. 3
   Beat butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
4. 4
   Add 2 eggs and carrots; mix well.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended.
6. 6
   Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Beat cream cheese and remaining granulated sugar with mixer until blended.
8. 8
   Add remaining egg and flour; mix well.
9. 9
   Drop in spoonfuls over batter in pan; swirl gently.
10. 10
    Bake 30 to 35 min.
11. 11
    or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool completely.