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Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: fella
  • Prep Time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 35min
  • Total Time: 55min
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for dessert or special celebrations, these bars are a carrot cake lover’s dream!

 

Ingredients

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For the Carrot Cake Bars:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

. Prepare the Carrot Cake Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using).

2. Bake the Bars

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until creamy and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Frost and Serve

  1. Spread the frosting over the cooled carrot cake bars.
  2. Cut into bars and garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For added texture, include raisins or shredded coconut in the batter.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a fun twist, add orange zest to the cream cheese frosting for a citrusy flavor boost.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290 kcal per bar

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