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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

Moist carrot cake bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting, offering a perfect balance of spice and sweetness in every bite.


Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Gradually mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 5: Fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then stir in grated carrots and walnuts.
Step 6: Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7: Let bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 8: For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
Step 9: Spread frosting over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 19g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 4g