Carrot Cake Bars
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of homemade Carrot Cake Bars, where moist, spiced goodness meets a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a delightful afternoon treat, these bars evoke nostalgia while being incredibly easy to prepare. With the perfect blend of spices and fresh carrots, each bite promises comfort and joy that will leave your taste buds singing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add vegetable oil and shredded carrots; mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined and fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously with cream cheese icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg