Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of moist carrot cake bars topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These bars are perfect for any occasion and will satisfy your cravings for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla. Stir in carrots, then fold in dry ingredients and nuts.
- Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, then spread over cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Bars stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For added texture, consider mixing in shredded coconut or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
