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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 350
Enjoy these moist and flavorful carrot cake bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil ((or melted coconut oil))
  • 2 large eggs

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl; in another, whisk oil and eggs. Combine both mixtures.
  • Fold in shredded carrots and nuts, then pour batter into the dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes; cool completely.
  • Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; spread over cooled bars and cut into squares.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the nuts before adding.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Bars, cake, carrot