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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist and flavorful carrot cake bars topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using). Spread batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog