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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars – Moist, Spiced & Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 bars
Calories 350
Enjoy these moist and flavorful carrot cake bars, perfectly spiced and topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Carrots

  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional 1–2 tsp milk (for desired consistency)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Mix eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until smooth. Sift dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture. Add optional nuts, raisins, or coconut.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust with milk if needed. Spread over cooled bars and slice into 12 pieces.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bars, cake, carrot