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Carrot Cake Bars

Carrot Cake Bars: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Indulgence

Delight in homemade Carrot Cake Bars, a scrumptious treat loaded with spices and cream cheese frosting for every occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

For the bars

  • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup finely grated carrots ~1-2 large carrots grated on the small holes of a box grater

For the frosting

  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoon softened unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper. Ensure there is a little overhang to make lifting the bars out of the pan easier.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar and melted butter together, being sure it’s smooth and breaking up any brown sugar pieces.
  • Whisk in eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  • Careful not to over mix, fold in the dry ingredients and grated carrots until just combined.
  • Spread the thick batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, avoiding over baking.
  • Cool completely, then make the frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly on top of cooled bars, garnish with cinnamon and/or chopped walnuts. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, Carrot Cake Bars, Dessert, Easy Recipe, frosting, Homemade
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