Description
Carrot Cake Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining moist, spiced cake with freshly grated carrots and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from cozy afternoons to festive gatherings. Easy to make and beautifully presented, they deliver a comforting flavor that evokes memories of home-baked goodness. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious dessert that?s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Make a well in the dry mixture; add vegetable oil and beaten eggs. Gently fold in grated carrots until mixed.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg