Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Bars topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs, then fold in the grated carrots and walnuts.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter frosting, consider using Greek yogurt mixed with cream cheese.
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg