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Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, moist dessert bars packed with grated carrots, warm spices, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting – perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated carrots (and pineapple and nuts if using).
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • You can double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan for a crowd.
  • Leave out the nuts for a nut-free version.

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