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brown cake on white ceramic plate

Carrot Cake Jam Bar

This cake is perfect for spice fans. It has a very strong cinnamon flavor and tastes of fall in one bite.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 stick butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup carrot cake jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Lightly butter a 9”x9” inch baking pan.
  • Add the butter to a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and whisk. Then add the brown sugar and whisk to blend. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the oats, flour, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly to create a sturdy base.
  • Then whisk the jam in a small bowl so that it is easier to spread. Using the back of a metal spoon, smear the jam over the base but do NOT bring the jam to the edges or it will burn and stick to the side of your pan. Stop with about 1/2 - 1” to spare.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over top.
  • Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Remove and cool completely. Cut into bars with a serrated edged knife to serve.