Description
Indulge in these moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Bars topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts (if using).
- Combine Batter: Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost and Serve: Spread frosting over cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Top with extra nuts or coconut for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
