Description
These carrot cake bars are a heavenly indulgence, perfect for any occasion. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, they combine the classic taste of carrot cake in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- For extra flavor, add ½ cup raisins.
- Use freshly grated carrots for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: carrot cake bars, easy dessert, cream cheese frosting