Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delicious twist on the classic dessert, boasting moist, spiced goodness topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make bars will delight both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy a slice of nostalgia in just a few bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix grated carrots, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting. Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy, then add confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Spread frosting generously over cooled bars and cut into squares to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg