Carrot Cake Bars
These Carrot Cake Bars are rich, moist, and spiced, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Ground cinnamo
½ tsp Ground nutmeg
¼ tsp Ground ginger
½ tsp Salt
1½ cups Granulated sugar
½ cup Packed light brown sugar
1 cup Vegetable oil
4 Large eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
3 cups Finely grated carrots
1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup Raisins
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
4 cups Powdered sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp Milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pa
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients and incorporate eggs one at a time
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing
- Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using
- Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes
- Let the bars cool completely before making the frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla
- Frost the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute half of the oil with applesauce.
Ensure the carrots are finely grated for optimal texture.
Cool bars completely before frosting to avoid melting.
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