Description
Indulge in these irresistible Carrot Cake Bars with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and flavorful bars are packed with grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts, topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1 cup 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon 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, and nutmeg.
- Prepare batter: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and nuts. Add dry ingredients and mix.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
- Frost and serve: Spread frosting over cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with 1/4 cup shredded coconut in the batter.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
