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Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in these moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Bars with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add carrots and pineapple.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, then fold in nuts. Pour batter into pan.
  5. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  6. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  7. Frost Bars: Spread frosting over cooled bars and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Nuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
  • For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup applesauce to the batter.
  • Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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