Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using). Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.