Cinnamon Cheesecake Swirl Pumpkin Bars

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180℃ | 350℉. Grease a 8 x 8 inch pan with cooking spray; line with baking/parchment paper (to remove Blondies easier) and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar, sweetener/sugar, pumpkin, oil, honey and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and stir until just combined (don't over-beat.)

4. Fold through chocolate chips, set aside and make the cheesecake layer

5. Combine cream cheese, flour, cinnamon and sweetener/sugar in a medium sized bowl, and beat until smooth.

6. Pour the cake batter into prepared pan and evenly smooth the top lightly with a spatula.

7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the top, and using the back of a knife, swirl small amounts of the blondie batter gently into the cheesecake mix until a marble effect is created on the top (not too much because you still want both layers).

8. Bake for about 38 - 45 minutes (depending on your oven), or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean/slightly dirty, with a few moist crumbs BUT no batter. Allow cake to cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.