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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in these Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of moist carrot cake and creamy frosting.
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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
  

Dry 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
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans optional
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans for topping

Equipment

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

Method
 

Baking the Bars
  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.
Making the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to frosting; mix until smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled bars and top with chopped pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2650IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding raisins or substituting nuts; this recipe is versatile and fun!

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