Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade carrot cake bars, perfectly spiced and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These moist and tender bars blend the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making them a favorite for any occasion. Whether served at birthday parties, potlucks, or enjoyed as an afternoon treat, these carrot cake bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple preparation steps and a few essential ingredients, you can create a dessert that’s both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded carrots (fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and vegetable oil until mixed; stir in shredded carrots.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg