Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Decadent Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and spiced bars are a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or as a cozy afternoon treat. Each square is layered with luscious cream cheese frosting, complementing the rich carrot cake base infused with warm spices. Easy to make and deliciously satisfying, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels. Impress your family and friends with these irresistible dessert squares that promise to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in grated carrots until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; add walnuts if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg