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Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Carrot Cake Bars are soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. They’re an easy, delicious twist on traditional carrot cake, perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Carrot Cake Bars:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • Make the Carrot Cake Batter:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
    Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  • Bake the Bars:
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
    Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
    Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Frost and Serve:
    Once the carrot cake bars are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
    Cut into squares or bars and serve. Garnish with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use walnuts or pecans, or skip the nuts for a nut-free version.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting, you can add more powdered sugar to taste.
  • These bars are great for storing in the fridge to keep the frosting firm and fresh.

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