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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Enjoy these moist and flavorful carrot cake bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrots

Optional Nuts

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans ((optional))

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another, whisk oil and eggs until fluffy, then combine with dry mixture.
  • Fold in shredded carrots and nuts, pour into dish, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Let bars cool, then beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost bars and cut into squares.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: bars, cake, carrot