Be honest with yourself: Do you really feel like baking an entire layer cake?

1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted

1 c. light brown sugar, packed

1 egg

1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1 c. shredded carrots

4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature

1/4 c. granulated sugar

1 egg yolk

3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8-x-8" pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray; set aside. Make carrot cake blondies: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar and stir until incorporated. Add egg and vanilla, and whisk to combine. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and stir until just com