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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Deliciously moist Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are perfect for any occasion, elevating your dessert game with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.75 cups vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 0.5 cups chopped pecans optional
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 0.25 cups chopped pecans for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Fold in shredded carrots and pecans (if using).
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  9. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to frosting; mix until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled bars and top with chopped pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or add crushed pineapple for extra moisture.

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