Description
These Carrot Cake Bars are the perfect solution for your sweet cravings, combining the warm flavors of carrots and spices in an incredibly easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the grated carrots and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, add cream cheese frosting on top.
- Feel free to mix in raisins for added sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg